Question

The ratio of the total floor area inclusive of all the floors to the area of the plot on which building stands is known as ___________

(a) Groundage

(b) Plot area

(c) Floor area

(d) Built-up area

The question was posed to me in an interview for job.

The question is from Planning Regulations and Bye-Laws in chapter Functional Planning of Buildings of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Built-up area

For explanation: It is also known as the Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The value of built-up area is determined by local authorities and it may be different for different areas for different buildings of the town. Floor area means built up area excluding area of walls.