For a column member, as per IS 456 -2000 the cross-sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement should not be more than:

10 percent of the gross sectional area

8 percent of the gross sectional area

12 percent of the gross sectional area

6 percent of the gross sectional area

9 percent of the gross sectional area

For a column member, as per IS 456 -2000 the cross-sectional area of l

1.	For a column member, as per IS 456 -2000 the cross-sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement should not be more than:
A.	8 percent of the gross sectional area
B.	12 percent of the gross sectional area
C.	6 percent of the gross sectional area
D.	10 percent of the gross sectional area
E.	9 percent of the gross sectional area
Answer» D. 10 percent of the gross sectional area