Maximum longitudinal reinforcement in columns shall not exceed ____
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IS 456 limits for longitudinal reinforcement:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
\text{Minimum} &=0.8\% \text{ of gross area}\\
\text{Maximum} &=6\% \text{ of gross area}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
(Practically, about \(4\%\) is preferred to avoid congestion.)
Step 1: Recall the IS 456 provisions for column reinforcement.
According to IS 456:2000, the longitudinal reinforcement in reinforced concrete columns is limited to facilitate proper concreting.
Step 2: State the maximum limit.
The maximum longitudinal reinforcement permitted is
\[
\boxed{6\%}
\]
of the gross cross-sectional area.
Hence,
\[
\boxed{(C)}
\]
is the correct answer.