75 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Circulated in advance, published by agritech.tnau.ac.in. The source is a 4-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include horticulture, agriculture, rural employment, farmers, agro-climatic diversity, hybrids, pedigree planting materials, advanced crop cultivation technologies. 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: 29 factual, 18 list, 12 summary, 12 table, 2 definition, 2 relationship. 34 of the 75 pairs (45.3%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 41 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 75 question-and-answer pairs derived from a Tamil Nadu agricultural policy document published by agritech.tnau.ac.in. The questions cover topics such as crop insurance schemes, horticulture development, rural employment, and advanced cultivation technologies. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source, with metadata linking it to the original document for verification. The dataset includes various question types, such as factual, summary, and list-based queries, and highlights specific financial outlays, objectives, and strategies for agricultural programs 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 objective of the National Agriculture Development Programme? | to increase productivity of important crops through focussed interventions and maximising returns to farmers | City Vegetable Development Scheme Establishment of home and kitchen gardens will be promoted in Chennai and other cities. It is proposed to distribute planting materials, seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals at full cost to establish home and kitchen gardens. Training and technical advice will be provided to the residents to maintain their home and kitchen gardens. During 2011-2012 it is proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of ` 3.50 lakhs. 5. National Agriculture Development Programme With the objective to increase productivity of important crops through focussed interventions and maximising returns to farmers, the National Agricultural Development Programme is being implemented with 100% Central assistance during 11th Five-year Plan. | 535 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | National Agriculture Development Programme With the objective to increase productivity of important crops through focussed interventions and maximising returns to farmers, the National Agricultural Development Programme is being implemented with 100% Central assistance during 11th Five-year Plan. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the primary objective of the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme? | to mitigate the hardships faced by farmers due to financial loss on account of adverse weather conditions | Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) The objective of the scheme is to mitigate the hardships faced by farmers due to financial loss on account of adverse weather conditions especially deficit and excess rainfall, high levels of relative humidity that enhance pest and diseases attack. This is implemented on a pilot basis in eleven districts of Tamil Nadu for loanee farmers. The non loanee farmers can either opt for National Agriculture Insurance Scheme or WBCIS. During 2011-2012 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of ` 52.50 lakhs to cover 4200 acres. Scheme Performance during 2010-2011 and Proposals for the year 2011-2012. The financial allocation and the expenditure incurred for the year 2010-2011 and the proposed outlay for the year 2011-2012 for the State Plan Schemes are furnished below. | 75 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) The objective of the scheme is to mitigate the hardships faced by farmers due to financial loss on account of adverse weather conditions especially deficit and excess rainfall, high levels of relative humidity that enhance pest and diseases attack. | ||||
| How will entrepreneurs be encouraged to provide post-harvest management facilities? | by providing them capital subsidy | This will be followed for bringing more area under assured irrigation with existing water resources and improving productivity. • Precision farming will be popularised by providing all necessary incentives to universalize efficient utilisation of inputs. • Farmers will be mobilized to form clusters and synergistically access forward and backward linkages that will be created. • Hybrid seeds, pedigree planting materials and quality inputs will be identified and recommended for specific crops. These inputs will be provided at subsidized cost to the farmers. • Infrastructure will be created to minimise post-harvest losses. Entrepreneurs will be encouraged to provide post harvest management facilities by providing them capital subsidy. 3. Strategies 1. Area expansion 2. Productivity enhancement 3. Use of Hybrids and pedigree planting material 4. Micro-Irrigation with Fertigation 5. | 707 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | Entrepreneurs will be encouraged to provide post harvest management facilities by providing them capital subsidy. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | ||
| What supports the cultivation of a wide variety of horticultural crops in the State? | The agro-climatic diversity of the State | 1. Preface Horticulture contributes much for the growth of Agriculture, the primary sector of the State. The growth of horticulture has expanded rural employment opportunities, increased income and enabled better livelihoods to farmers. The agro-climatic diversity of the State supports a wide variety of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate horticultural crops. Horticulture crops are cultivated in an area of about 10.26 lakh Ha (2009-2010) with a total production of 174.01 lakh MT. Much focus will be on expanding the area under horticulture crops and increasing their productivity by using hybrids, pedigree planting materials and advanced crop cultivation technologies. Intensive and focused extension will be taken up to enable farmers to adopt these advanced technologies. Area under horticulture crops will be increased by converting current and permanent fallows. | 237 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | The growth of horticulture has expanded rural employment opportunities, increased income and enabled better livelihoods to farmers. The agro-climatic diversity of the State supports a wide variety of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate horticultural crops. | ||||
| Under the Integrated Tribal Development Programme, what are tribal farmers encouraged to do to derive regular income? | diversify to high value crops | During 2011-2012, it is proposed to train 6400 farmers / field level functionaries with an outlay of ` 6.97 lakhs. 5.3. Integrated Tribal Development Programme Tribal farmers are encouraged to diversify to high value crops to derive regular income under Integrated Tribal Development Programme. Individual fruit orchards are established in tribal holdings with crops like mango, guava, | 193 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | Integrated Tribal Development Programme Tribal farmers are encouraged to diversify to high value crops to derive regular income under Integrated Tribal Development Programme. | 2 | page=2,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the objectives of the Hill Area Development Programme? | Crop diversification from perennial crops to annual vegetable crops, value addition and mechanization of harvesting | Western Ghat Development Programme It is proposed to distribute high yielding / hybrid vegetable seeds and planting materials at 50% subsidy cost to the farmers in Western Ghat Districts. Training on latest technologies will be given to the farmers. During 2011-2012, it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of ` 171 lakhs. 5.5. Hill Area Development Programme Crop diversification from perennial crops to annual vegetable crops, value addition and mechanization of harvesting are the objectives of the programme. High yielding / hybrid vegetable seeds, oil engines, agricultural machineries/ implements like sprayer, power tiller, mini tractor etc. are proposed to be distributed under this scheme with a subsidy of 25-50%. During, 2011-2012 it has been proposed to implement the scheme with an outlay of ` 358.15 lakhs. 5.6. | 382 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | Hill Area Development Programme Crop diversification from perennial crops to annual vegetable crops, value addition and mechanization of harvesting are the objectives of the programme. | ||||
| What is one of the objectives of the Hill Area Development Programme related to crops? | Crop diversification from perennial crops to annual vegetable crops | Western Ghat Development Programme It is proposed to distribute high yielding / hybrid vegetable seeds and planting materials at 50% subsidy cost to the farmers in Western Ghat Districts. Training on latest technologies will be given to the farmers. During 2011-2012, it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of ` 171 lakhs. 5.5. Hill Area Development Programme Crop diversification from perennial crops to annual vegetable crops, value addition and mechanization of harvesting are the objectives of the programme. High yielding / hybrid vegetable seeds, oil engines, agricultural machineries/ implements like sprayer, power tiller, mini tractor etc. are proposed to be distributed under this scheme with a subsidy of 25-50%. During, 2011-2012 it has been proposed to implement the scheme with an outlay of ` 358.15 lakhs. 5.6. | 382 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | Hill Area Development Programme Crop diversification from perennial crops to annual vegetable crops, value addition and mechanization of harvesting are the objectives of the programme. | ||||
| What is the aim of the policy in terms of farmers' income and quality of life? | The policy aims at increasing the income levels of farmers and assuring them an improved quality life. | Productivity of identified focus crops will be increased by leveraging advanced and proven technologies. Precision farming and promotion of integrated crop management practices will be encouraged. 2. Policy Focus • Technology will be leveraged to bring in a second green revolution as a people’s movement. • Horticulture will be promoted as a profitable and viable activity by leveraging technology to improve productivity. The policy aims at increasing the income levels of farmers and assuring them an improved quality life. • Efficient and effective utilization of water resources for cultivation will be ensured by giving thrust to Micro irrigation. | 424 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | • Horticulture will be promoted as a profitable and viable activity by leveraging technology to improve productivity. The policy aims at increasing the income levels of farmers and assuring them an improved quality life. • Efficient and effective utilization of water resources for cultivation will be ensured by giving thrust to Micro irrigation. | ||||
| What is the focus of post-harvest management efforts? | reduction of post harvest losses | 9. Effective Transfer of Technology through development of technology demonstration centres in State Horticulture Farms. 10. Rejuvenation of extension machinery with adequate capacity building. 11. Post Harvest Management and reduction of post harvest losses. 49 50 | 226 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | Post Harvest Management and reduction of post harvest losses. | 1 | page=1,block=47 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of leveraging technology in the policy focus? | to bring in a second green revolution as a people’s movement. | Productivity of identified focus crops will be increased by leveraging advanced and proven technologies. Precision farming and promotion of integrated crop management practices will be encouraged. 2. Policy Focus • Technology will be leveraged to bring in a second green revolution as a people’s movement. • Horticulture will be promoted as a profitable and viable activity by leveraging technology to improve productivity. The policy aims at increasing the income levels of farmers and assuring them an improved quality life. • Efficient and effective utilization of water resources for cultivation will be ensured by giving thrust to Micro irrigation. | 244 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-11.pdf | Policy Focus • Technology will be leveraged to bring in a second green revolution as a people’s movement. • Horticulture will be promoted as a profitable and viable activity by leveraging technology to improve productivity. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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