116 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Book_Krish Sankyiki (English), published by desagri.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 79 of the 116 pairs (68.1%) are explanatory questions and 37 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 116 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What methodology is used for calculating poverty estimates? | based on the methodology suggested by the 'Expert Group on Methodology for estimation of poverty', chaired by Dr | Poverty estimates are based on the methodology suggested by the 'Expert Group on Methodology for estimation of poverty', chaired by Dr. Suresh.D. | 22 | definition | 1.000 | Poverty estimates are based on the methodology suggested by the 'Expert Group on Methodology for estimation of poverty', chaired by Dr. | 38 | page=38,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What factors are considered in determining the net availability of foodgrains? | Gross Production (-) seed, feed & wastage (-) exports (+) imports (+/-) change in stocks. | Source: E,S&E Division, DA&FW Notes:- i) Net availability of foodgrains is estimated as: Gross Production (-) seed, feed & wastage (-) exports (+) imports (+/-) change in stocks. ii) Net availability of foodgrains divided by the population estimates for a particular year indicate per capita availability of foodgrains in terms of kg/year. iii) Estimates of per capita net availability given above are not strictly representative of actual level of consumption in the country especially as they do not take into account any change in stocks in possession of traders, producers and consumers. iv) Foodgrains include rice, wheat, other cereals and all pulses v)The per capita net availability of foodgrains is calculated on Financial Year basis from 2022 onwards and is not comparable with the old series which was based on calendar year | 89 | definition | 1.000 | Source: E,S&E Division, DA&FW Notes:- i) Net availability of foodgrains is estimated as: Gross Production (-) seed, feed & wastage (-) exports (+) imports (+/-) change in stocks. ii) Net availability of foodgrains divided by the population estimates for a particular year indicate per capita availability of foodgrains in terms of kg/year. | ||||
| How is the per capita availability of foodgrains calculated? | Net availability of foodgrains divided by the population estimates for a particular year | Source: E,S&E Division, DA&FW Notes:- i) Net availability of foodgrains is estimated as: Gross Production (-) seed, feed & wastage (-) exports (+) imports (+/-) change in stocks. ii) Net availability of foodgrains divided by the population estimates for a particular year indicate per capita availability of foodgrains in terms of kg/year. iii) Estimates of per capita net availability given above are not strictly representative of actual level of consumption in the country especially as they do not take into account any change in stocks in possession of traders, producers and consumers. iv) Foodgrains include rice, wheat, other cereals and all pulses v)The per capita net availability of foodgrains is calculated on Financial Year basis from 2022 onwards and is not comparable with the old series which was based on calendar year | 183 | definition | 1.000 | ii) Net availability of foodgrains divided by the population estimates for a particular year indicate per capita availability of foodgrains in terms of kg/year. | 304 | page=304,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the threshold for rainfall to be categorized as 'Large Excess'? | + 60 or more of Long Period Average Rainfall | From 2002 onwards, the no. of meteorological sub- divisions is 36. Large Excess :- + 60 or more of Long Period Average Rainfall Excess : Between + 20% and + 59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Normal : Between + 19% and -19% of Long Period Average Rainfall Deficient : Between -20% and -59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Large Deficient : Between -60% and -99% of Long Period Average Rainfall | 83 | definition | 1.000 | Large Excess :- + 60 or more of Long Period Average Rainfall Excess : Between + 20% and + 59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Normal : Between + 19% and -19% of Long Period Average Rainfall Deficient : Between -20% and -59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Large Deficient : Between -60% and -99% of Long Period Average Rainfall | 399 | page=399,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the percentage range for rainfall to be considered 'Normal'? | Between + 19% and -19% of Long Period Average Rainfall | From 2002 onwards, the no. of meteorological sub- divisions is 36. Large Excess :- + 60 or more of Long Period Average Rainfall Excess : Between + 20% and + 59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Normal : Between + 19% and -19% of Long Period Average Rainfall Deficient : Between -20% and -59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Large Deficient : Between -60% and -99% of Long Period Average Rainfall | 202 | definition | 1.000 | Large Excess :- + 60 or more of Long Period Average Rainfall Excess : Between + 20% and + 59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Normal : Between + 19% and -19% of Long Period Average Rainfall Deficient : Between -20% and -59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Large Deficient : Between -60% and -99% of Long Period Average Rainfall | 399 | page=399,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the criterion for rainfall to be classified as 'Deficient'? | Between -20% and -59% of Long Period Average Rainfall | From 2002 onwards, the no. of meteorological sub- divisions is 36. Large Excess :- + 60 or more of Long Period Average Rainfall Excess : Between + 20% and + 59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Normal : Between + 19% and -19% of Long Period Average Rainfall Deficient : Between -20% and -59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Large Deficient : Between -60% and -99% of Long Period Average Rainfall | 269 | definition | 1.000 | Large Excess :- + 60 or more of Long Period Average Rainfall Excess : Between + 20% and + 59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Normal : Between + 19% and -19% of Long Period Average Rainfall Deficient : Between -20% and -59% of Long Period Average Rainfall Large Deficient : Between -60% and -99% of Long Period Average Rainfall | 399 | page=399,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Kisan Call Centre and Kisan Knowledge Management System? | A decision-oriented information system for farmers | 2017-18 1. A decision-oriented information system for farmers- through Kisan Call Centre (KCC) and Kisan Knowledge Management System (KKMS). Ahmedabad (Consolidated) 2. A decision-oriented information system for farmers- through Kisan CMA, Call Centre (KCC) and Kisan Knowledge Management System Ahmedabad (KKMS) in Gujarat. 3. Assessment of the Impact of Neem Coated Urea on Production, ADRTC, Productivity and Soil Health in India. Bangalore 4. Farmers Suicides: Causes and Policy Prescriptions in India ADRTC, (Consolidated) Bangalore 5. Supply Chain of Litchi Marketing / Processing in Bihar and India IEG, Delhi (Consolidated) 6. Relationship between wholesale prices, retail prices, export prices(FOB), IEG, Delhi prices realized by farmers and details of contributing factors for the price difference for important commodities (Consolidated) 7. | 11 | definition | 1.000 | 2017-18 1. A decision-oriented information system for farmers- through Kisan Call Centre (KCC) and Kisan Knowledge Management System (KKMS). | 421 | page=421,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Scheme for studying the cost of cultivation? | collection of representative data on inputs and outputs in physical and monetary terms on a comparable and comprehensive basis | Cost of Cultivation/Production Estimates The Cost of Cultivation/Production estimates used in the Publication are generated by the Cost Study Section of Economics, Statistics & Evaluation Division through Comprehensive Scheme for studying Cost of Cultivation of Principal Crops in India. The Scheme was initiated in 1970-71 on the recommendation of a technical committee on indices of input cost appointed by Government of India. The Scheme envisages collection of representative data on inputs and outputs in physical and monetary terms on a comparable and comprehensive basis following a well-designed scientific sampling methodology which has been designed by the Expert Committees and is reviewed from time to time by the Committees set up for the purpose. | 451 | definition | 1.000 | The Scheme envisages collection of representative data on inputs and outputs in physical and monetary terms on a comparable and comprehensive basis following a well-designed scientific sampling methodology which has been designed by the Expert Committees and is reviewed from time to time by the Committees set up for the purpose. | ||||
| What determines whether a crop is classified as a 'Principal Crop'? | only those crops which are covered for preparation of index numbers. | Principal Crops Principal Crops as referred to in this publication include only those crops which are covered for preparation of index numbers. The details of these crops are given in Appendix IV. Nine Oilseeds Wherever “Nine oilseeds” is mentioned in this publication, it includes Castor seed, Groundnut, Linseed, Nigerseed, Safflower, Sesamum, Soyabean, Sunflower and Rapeseed & Mustard. | 75 | definition | 1.000 | Principal Crops Principal Crops as referred to in this publication include only those crops which are covered for preparation of index numbers. The details of these crops are given in Appendix IV. | 443 | page=443,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'aio' represent in the context of the methodology? | the area under i crop in base year period. | Methodology th th Let a - the area under i crop in the j year. ij th a - the area under i crop in base year period. io th th p - production of i crop in the j year. ij th p - production of i crop in base year period. io th w - weight of i crop. i For the the year j, individual crop indices are calculated as below : (a) Index number of area = a X 100= IA ij ij aio (b) Index number of production = P X 100= IP ij ij Pio (c) Index number of yield = IP X 100 ij IAij For any sub-group G of commodities, the indices for the year j are calculated as below: | 73 | definition | 1.000 | ij th a - the area under i crop in base year period. io th th p - production of i crop in the j year. | 444 | page=444,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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| 442 |
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