454 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from agriculture e 2013, published by agritech.tnau.ac.in. The source is a 106-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include agriculture department, citizen charter, 2013, agriculture, horticulture, plantation crops, agricultural engineering, tamil nadu watershed development agency. 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. Question types in the export: 361 factual, 63 list, 17 summary, 7 relationship, 6 definition. 93 of the 454 pairs (20.5%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 361 are factual or table-based questions. 98.68% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 454 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a 2013 publication by agritech.tnau.ac.in. The questions cover various topics related to agriculture in Tamil Nadu, including insurance schemes, watershed development, horticulture, and agricultural engineering. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. The dataset includes factual, list, summary, relationship, and definition question types, with 20.5% of the questions being explanatory. The sample rows provide insights into specific schemes, subsidies, and eligibility criteria for farmers in Tamil Nadu.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the purpose of the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme? | Providing Insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of natural calamities, pest and diseases adversely affecting the notified Horticultural crops | Scheme No. 4 Name National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS), Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS) Benefits offered Providing Insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of natural calamities, pest and diseases adversely affecting the notified Horticultural crops viz. Banana, Onion, Potato, Tapioca, Turmeric, Coconut, Pineapple and Ginger at 50% subsidy on premium. Eligibility NAIS - All category of farmers in all districts except Chennai, Cuddalore, Namakkal and Sivagangai districts MNAIS - All category of farmers in Cuddalore, Namakkal and Sivagangai districts. | 138 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | 4 Name National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS), Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS) Benefits offered Providing Insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of natural calamities, pest and diseases adversely affecting the notified Horticultural crops viz. | 41 | page=41,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are Eligibility Works? | carried out in over exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks | Eligibility Works are carried out in over exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks. | 22 | definition | 0.980 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | Eligibility Works are carried out in over exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks. | 63 | page=63,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are above development works? | carried out by the User Group of the watershed | Subsidy: ` 5,100 / Ha In the selected watershed area the Private and the common land available in the village are treated under this programme. The above development works are carried out by the User Group of the watershed. The Participation of farmers and the selection of beneficiaries are selected by the Watershed Committee. | 176 | definition | 0.980 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | The above development works are carried out by the User Group of the watershed. | 71 | page=71,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Tamil Nadu? | one of the pioneer States in agriculture and is surging ahead steadily and strongly to become the Agronomically most progressive state in the country | Tamil Nadu is one of the pioneer States in agriculture and is surging ahead steadily and strongly to become the Agronomically most progressive state in the country. As per the proverb “Those who rely on Soil and King will not be let down”, agriculture which is socially, economically and culturally assimilated with the lives of people of Tamil Nadu is the key component of economic growth and development. | 14 | definition | 0.980 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | Tamil Nadu is one of the pioneer States in agriculture and is surging ahead steadily and strongly to become the Agronomically most progressive state in the country. | 3 | page=3,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is the premium subsidy shared under the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme? | balance premium is equally shared between State and Centre | Non-Loanee farmers are enrolled on voluntary basis b) Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme ( MNAIS) Premium Slab Premium Subsidy Upto 2% Nil > 2 – 5 % 40% (Minimum 2%) >5 – 10% 50% (Minimum 3%) >10 – 15% 60% (Minimum 5%) >15% 75% (Minimum 6%) 1. On pilot basis to the farmers of Cuddalore, Sivagangai and Namakkal districts cultivating Paddy, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds, Sugarcane, Cotton, Cash crops and Horticultural crops. 2. Loanee farmers are compulsorily enrolled. 3. Non-Loanee farmers are enrolled on voluntary basis. c. Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) Premium subsidy to all farmers. Apart from farmers contribution in the premium amount, balance premium is equally shared between State and Centre 1. Loanee and non- loanee farmers of Dharmapuri, Salem, Ariyalur, Virudhunagar, Perambalur, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Villupuram, Tirunelveli, Theni and Dindigul districts. 2. | 670 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | Apart from farmers contribution in the premium amount, balance premium is equally shared between State and Centre 1. | 14 | |||
| What determines the quantum of financial assistance for support to exhibitions or fairs under the National Mission on Food Processing scheme? | The quantum of assistance depends on the merits of proposal. | Subject to a maximum of ` 3. Lakh. Eligibility Government/ Academic bodies, Industries’ Association /NGOs, Co-operatives. b) Conducting Studies/ Surveys Financial assistance: 50% of the cost. Subject to a maximum of ` 3. Lakh. Eligibility Government/Academic bodies, Industries’ Association ,NGOs, Co-operatives, State/ District Level Industry Associations, private bodies and NGOs ,National Level Industries Associations c) Support to Exhibition/Fairs Financial assistance: The quantum of assistance depends on the merits of proposal. | 475 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | Eligibility Government/Academic bodies, Industries’ Association ,NGOs, Co-operatives, State/ District Level Industry Associations, private bodies and NGOs ,National Level Industries Associations c) Support to Exhibition/Fairs Financial assistance: The quantum of assistance depends on the merits of proposal. | 105 | page=105,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What determines the time limit for sanction or rejection of proposals under the eligibility criteria for the scheme involving APEDA and CFTRI? | Depending on the merit of the proposals, the time limit varies for sanction / rejection. | Eligibility The State / UTS on its own or in close association with APEDA, CFTRI, industry association, NGOs and other private agencies, Government/ academic bodies, National Level Industries Associations like FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, PHD chamber of Commerce and AIFPA. Officer to be approached Deputy Director (Agri Business) / Agricultural Officer (Agri Business) Time limit for sanction /rejection Depending on the merit of the proposals, the time limit varies for sanction / rejection. Appellate Authority | 398 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | Officer to be approached Deputy Director (Agri Business) / Agricultural Officer (Agri Business) Time limit for sanction /rejection Depending on the merit of the proposals, the time limit varies for sanction / rejection. Appellate Authority | 105 | page=105,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What factor influences changes in the hire charges for land development machinery? | the market rate of the diesel | Time-limit for sanction/ rejection Machinery are hired out on priority basis. Officer to be approached Assistant Executive Engineer (A.E) in the Revenue Division. Executive Engineer (A.E) in District. Superintending Engineer (A.E) in the Region. Chief Engineer, Agricultural Engineering Department, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. Phone 2435 2686 , 2435 2622, Details of hire charges of Land Development Machinery Sl. No. Name of Machinery Hire Charges (Rupees per hour) 1 Bulldozer 815 2 Tractor 330 3 Combine Harvester ( rubber track type) 1375 4 Combine Harvester ( wheel type) 860 5 Hydraulic Excavator (BE 71) 740 6 Paddy Transplanter 815 Note: The hire charges are subject to change based on the market rate of the diesel. | 693 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | Name of Machinery Hire Charges (Rupees per hour) 1 Bulldozer 815 2 Tractor 330 3 Combine Harvester ( rubber track type) 1375 4 Combine Harvester ( wheel type) 860 5 Hydraulic Excavator (BE 71) 740 6 Paddy Transplanter 815 Note: The hire charges are subject to change based on the market rate of the diesel. | 67 | |||
| What is agriculture in Tamil Nadu socially, economically, and culturally assimilated with? | the lives of people of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu is one of the pioneer States in agriculture and is surging ahead steadily and strongly to become the Agronomically most progressive state in the country. As per the proverb “Those who rely on Soil and King will not be let down”, agriculture which is socially, economically and culturally assimilated with the lives of people of Tamil Nadu is the key component of economic growth and development. Agriculture in Tamil Nadu is undergoing perceptible changes -from subsistence cultivation to commercial agriculture as a result of multitude of reforms introduced by the Government to reinvigorate this sector. | 316 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | As per the proverb “Those who rely on Soil and King will not be let down”, agriculture which is socially, economically and culturally assimilated with the lives of people of Tamil Nadu is the key component of economic growth and development. | 3 | page=3,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of field standards during the crop period in the Groundnut scheme? | On satisfactory fulfillment of the field standards during the entire period of the crop, the produce will be declared fit at the field level. | Welfare Scheme Components and its benefits Eligibility and conditions for availing the benefits Officer to be Contacted Groundnut Premium for the production of seeds of Foundation class @ `4/- per kg and Certified class @ `3/- per Kg of seed The farmers should follow the guidelines given by the field level functionaries / Seed Certification officers to maintain the Quality. The seed Farms should be registered with the seed certification Dept, by the Seed Producer viz., the Assistant Director of Agriculture of the respective Blocks on payment of the requisite fees. On satisfactory fulfillment of the field standards during the entire period of the crop, the produce will be declared fit at the field level. This produce is called the Field Run Produce. | 571 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agriculture_e_2013.pdf | The seed Farms should be registered with the seed certification Dept, by the Seed Producer viz., the Assistant Director of Agriculture of the respective Blocks on payment of the requisite fees. On satisfactory fulfillment of the field standards during the entire period of the crop, the produce will be declared fit at the field level. This produce is called the Field Run Produce. |
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