Question

As per Indian Standards, minimum size of a kitchen is-

• A. 4.5 sqm
• B. 5.5 sqm
• C. 6 sqm
• D. 4 sqm

Hint:

For efficient kitchen design, ensure that the space is both functional and meets the local building codes for safety and comfort.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Indian building byelaws (following the National Building Code) fix the kitchen minimum specifically at 5.5 sqm, a figure chosen so a cooking counter, sink counter and some storage can all fit along with basic movement space.

4 sqm and 4.5 sqm fall short of this working minimum, while 6 sqm is comfortably above it, so neither the smaller nor the larger figures represent the code-defined minimum.

Therefore, the correct answer is 5.5 sqm.

Answer 2

A useful check is to notice that building codes usually state such minimums as precise, tested figures rather than round numbers, which helps flag the distractors.

1. 4.5 sqm: A rounder, more "guessed" figure that is not the value quoted in Indian residential building standards for kitchens.
2. 5.5 sqm: This specific, non-round figure is the one consistently cited in Indian building byelaws and the National Building Code as the kitchen minimum.
3. 6 sqm: A rounder number that reads like a comfortable recommended size rather than the strict code minimum.
4. 4 sqm: The smallest and roundest option, more likely a rough guess than an actual regulatory figure.

The precise, code-referenced figure among the choices is 5.5 sqm.

Therefore, the correct answer is 5.5 sqm.