The state government of Gujarat has decided to amend the common General development Control Regulation to allow construction of high-rise structures of ______ or more floors in its 5 major cities.
- A23
- B50
- C70Correct
- D95
Solution
Concept
The Gujarat state government amended the Comprehensive General Development Control Regulations (CGDCR) to permit tall buildings of 70 or more floors in five major cities.
Step-by-step solution
1. In 2020, the Gujarat government introduced a special policy for tall buildings under the CGDCR. 2. This policy allows tall structures having 70 or more floors (or a height above 100 meters) in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Gandhinagar. Answer: (C) 70
Explanation
The Gujarat government amended the General Development Control Regulation (CGDCR) to allow high-rise structures. Buildings with 70 or more floors can now be built in five major cities: Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Gandhinagar.
Why the other options are wrong
A: 23 is incorrect as this is a common building height limit in meters, not the number of floors. B: 50 is incorrect because the policy explicitly targets 70 or more floors. D: 95 is incorrect as it is not the floor limit defined in the policy.
Shortcut
Remember that the tall building policy of Gujarat targets iconic skyscrapers of 70+ floors.
Common mistake
Students often confuse the standard high-rise limit (over 22 or 23 meters) with the iconic tall building policy limit (70 or more floors).
Correct answer: C) 70