Question

The minimum floor area of a living room is:
1. 10 m²
2. 15 m2
3. 20 m2
4. 25 m2
5. 50 m2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 10 m²

Explanation

As per the General Building requirement issued by the Ministry of Urban Development Authority (MoUHA), the minimum area requirement for a room depends on plot size.

The width, height, and area required for different elements in a residential building are given below in the tabulated form:

Building Element	The minimum requirement for plot area up to 50 Sqm.	Minimum Requirement for plot area greater than 50 Sqm.
Living Room	Area: 7.5 Sqm. Width: 2.1 m Height:2.75 m	Area: 9.5 Sqm Width:2.4 m Height:2.75 m
Kitchen	Area: 3.3 Sqm Width:1.5 m Height:2.75 m.	Area: 4.5 Sqm Width: 1.5 m Height:2.75 m
Bathroom	Area: 1.2 Sqm Width: 1 m Height:2.2 m	Area: 1.8 Sqm Width:1.2 m Height:2.2 m

∴ Option 1 is the most appropriate answer.