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GATE 2026 AR — Planning – Question 57

Planning Policy and Practice · Development norms, standards and guidelines such as URDPFI · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Match zoning P form-based, Q Euclidean, R inclusionary, S performance with 1 segregates land uses, 2 provides for poorer/economically weaker groups, 3 regulates by land-use impacts, 4 amenities in exchange for additional FAR, 5 guides building envelopes/public realm in local context.

  1. P–5; Q–1; R–2; S–3
  2. P–5; Q–2; R–4; S–3
  3. P–2; Q–1; R–4; S–5
  4. P–3; Q–4; R–2; S–5

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Correct answer: (A) P–5; Q–1; R–2; S–3

Explanation

Form-based zoning regulates physical form and the public realm(5). Euclidean zoning separates uses(1). Inclusionary zoning makes provision for disadvantaged or lower-income groups(2). Performance zoning assesses impacts(3). Thus A. The surplus-FAR exchange describes incentive zoning, the unused alternative.

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