67 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from NEWS LETTER SEP 15.12.14 .indd, published by agritech.tnau.ac.in. The source is a 6-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include independence day celebration, tnau, august 15, 2014, vice-chancellor, food grain production, cr 1009 sub 1 rice, cauvery delta, north east monsoon. 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: 38 factual, 17 summary, 9 list, 2 relationship, 1 definition. 29 of the 67 pairs (43.3%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 38 are factual or table-based questions. 94.03% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 67 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the September 2014 newsletter published by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). The questions cover topics such as agricultural practices, training programs, and events held during the month. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original publication. The dataset includes metadata like page numbers and document locations for verification purposes.
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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 was the focus of the training programme held at Water Technology Centre in Coimbatore? | Watershed Management - issues and concerns of drought prone areas | A two days training programme cum exposure visit for user group members on “Watershed Management - issues and concerns of drought prone areas” under capacity building component of Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP II to X Projects) of Namakkal District was conducted at Water Technology Centre, Coimbatore between 31-7-2014 and 2-9- 2014. Dr.B.J.Pandian, Director (i/c) (WTC) in the Inaugural Session emphasized the need for watershed development activities in the drought prone areas for sustainable development of agriculture. The training was conducted in eight batches to benefit 700 user group members. The lectures in the training covered, Soil Water Conservation (SWC), Rain Water Harvesting (RWH), SRI method of Rice cultivation, Vermicomposting, Integrated Farming System (IFS), Micro irrigation and demonstrations of watershed management models. | 76 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | A two days training programme cum exposure visit for user group members on “Watershed Management - issues and concerns of drought prone areas” under capacity building component of Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP II to X Projects) of Namakkal District was conducted at Water Technology Centre, Coimbatore between 31-7-2014 and 2-9- 2014. | 5 | page=5,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What issue does the CR 1009 Sub 1 rice variety help farmers manage? | flooding problem during North East Monsoon season | Flood tolerant samba paddy variety CR 1009 Sub 1 seeds were distributed to 200 farmers of four districts viz. Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Cuddalore at KVK, Needamangalam on 11.08.2014. Dr. K.Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, TNAU, highlighted that this rice variety is a boon to farmers facing flooding problem during North East Monsoon season. | 299 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | K.Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, TNAU, highlighted that this rice variety is a boon to farmers facing flooding problem during North East Monsoon season. | 2 | page=2,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What did Dr. K. Rajappan explain regarding rice cultivation? | explained the various diseases in rice and their management practices | September 2014 3 i/c, TRRI, Aduthurai in his Special Address stressed upon the importance of the varieties namely ADT 49, 50, CO 50 and CR-1009 (sub 1) and emphasized the need for community mat nursery and explained on how to increase the number of tillers in rice. Mrs.Rajeswari Varatharajan, President of the village and the farmers of Sathanoor village participated. Dr.P.Parasuraman, Professor and Unit Head, Agronomy, Dr.E.Subramanian Assistant Professor (Agronomy), Dr.S.Arulselvi, Assistant Professor (Plant Breeding) highlighted the varieties and agronomic practices to be adopted in samba season. Dr.S.Suresh, Professor and Head, (Entomology) spoke on pests of rice and their management. Dr.K.Rajappan, Professor and Head, (Plant Pathology) explained the various diseases in rice and their management practices. | 750 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | Dr.K.Rajappan, Professor and Head, (Plant Pathology) explained the various diseases in rice and their management practices. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | ||
| What did Dr. K.Ramasamy highlight as essential for India during the Independence Day celebration at TNAU? | progressing in the positive direction for attaining food and nutritional security | The Independence Day celebration was held in TNAU on August 15, 2014. Dr. K.Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, TNAU hoisted the national flag and recalled the eternal memories of the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for new lease of life for indian people. He emphasised that the Science and Technology paved the way for enhancing the food grain production five times since Independence to meet out the growing demands of the populace. Further the Vice Chancellor reiterated the dire need for progressing in the positive direction for attaining food and nutritional security. He also sensitized the gathering to contribute their knowledge and wisdom for nation building, as India is in the seventh position with respect to knowledge delivery system of the globe. Vol. 66 No. September 2014 | 488 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | Further the Vice Chancellor reiterated the dire need for progressing in the positive direction for attaining food and nutritional security. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | ||
| What did Dr. K.Ramasamy reflect on during the Independence Day celebration at TNAU? | the eternal memories of the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for new lease of life for indian people | The Independence Day celebration was held in TNAU on August 15, 2014. Dr. K.Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, TNAU hoisted the national flag and recalled the eternal memories of the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for new lease of life for indian people. He emphasised that the Science and Technology paved the way for enhancing the food grain production five times since Independence to meet out the growing demands of the populace. Further the Vice Chancellor reiterated the dire need for progressing in the positive direction for attaining food and nutritional security. He also sensitized the gathering to contribute their knowledge and wisdom for nation building, as India is in the seventh position with respect to knowledge delivery system of the globe. Vol. 66 No. September 2014 | 147 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | K.Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, TNAU hoisted the national flag and recalled the eternal memories of the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for new lease of life for indian people. | 1 | |||
| What did Dr. M. Gunasekaran discuss regarding cotton cultivation? | possibilities of mechanization in cotton cultivation in order to reduce the cost of cultivation and to manage labour scarcity | Dr.M.Gunasekaran, Professor and Head welcomed the gathering and explained the salient features of cotton varieties namely; SVPR 2, SVPR 3 and SVPR 4 and possibilities of mechanization in cotton cultivation in order to reduce the cost of cultivation and to manage labour scarcity. Dr.M.Shanthi, Professor (Agrl. Entomology) explained proper usage of pesticide, IPM methods and answered farmers queries. Dr.R.Veeraputhiran, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) explained the importance of time of sowing and weedicide usage. Dr.M. Gnanasekaran, Assistant Professor (PB&G) detailed about varietal selection and Dr. K.Bharathi Kumar, Assistant Professor (PB&G) briefed about certified seed production. Dr.G.Gomadhi, Assistant Professor (SS&AC) emphasised the importance of soil test based fertilizer application and INM practices for getting higher yield and maintaining soil health for future generation. | 153 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | Dr.M.Gunasekaran, Professor and Head welcomed the gathering and explained the salient features of cotton varieties namely; SVPR 2, SVPR 3 and SVPR 4 and possibilities of mechanization in cotton cultivation in order to reduce the cost of cultivation and to manage labour scarcity. | ||||
| What did Dr. R. Kavimani discuss in his presentation about ELS cotton? | the importance, constraints in ELS cotton cultivation and production technologies to get the maximum yield in ELS cotton | Dr. S. Sivakumar, Professor (PB&G) presented the characteristics of various ELS cotton varieties, Hybrids and Bt cotton hybrids and their suitability for cultivation in Perambalur District. Dr. R. Kavimani, Professor and Head made a Power Point presentation on the importance, constraints in ELS cotton cultivation and production technologies to get the maximum yield in ELS cotton. Dr. T. Anand, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) delivered a lecture on important insects and diseases causing yield loss in ELS cotton and their management. An exhibition was organised on that occasion and more than 80 farmers from four blocks of Perambalur District participated. Tmt. Geetha, Assistant Director of Agriculture, Veppanthattai proposed a formal Vote of Thanks. | 261 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | Kavimani, Professor and Head made a Power Point presentation on the importance, constraints in ELS cotton cultivation and production technologies to get the maximum yield in ELS cotton. | 5 | |||
| What did Dr. R. Veeraputhiran emphasize about cotton cultivation? | the importance of time of sowing and weedicide usage | Dr.M.Gunasekaran, Professor and Head welcomed the gathering and explained the salient features of cotton varieties namely; SVPR 2, SVPR 3 and SVPR 4 and possibilities of mechanization in cotton cultivation in order to reduce the cost of cultivation and to manage labour scarcity. Dr.M.Shanthi, Professor (Agrl. Entomology) explained proper usage of pesticide, IPM methods and answered farmers queries. Dr.R.Veeraputhiran, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) explained the importance of time of sowing and weedicide usage. Dr.M. Gnanasekaran, Assistant Professor (PB&G) detailed about varietal selection and Dr. K.Bharathi Kumar, Assistant Professor (PB&G) briefed about certified seed production. Dr.G.Gomadhi, Assistant Professor (SS&AC) emphasised the importance of soil test based fertilizer application and INM practices for getting higher yield and maintaining soil health for future generation. | 463 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | Dr.R.Veeraputhiran, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) explained the importance of time of sowing and weedicide usage. | 3 | |||
| What did Dr. S. Arulselvi emphasize during the event? | highlighted the varieties and agronomic practices to be adopted in samba season | September 2014 3 i/c, TRRI, Aduthurai in his Special Address stressed upon the importance of the varieties namely ADT 49, 50, CO 50 and CR-1009 (sub 1) and emphasized the need for community mat nursery and explained on how to increase the number of tillers in rice. Mrs.Rajeswari Varatharajan, President of the village and the farmers of Sathanoor village participated. Dr.P.Parasuraman, Professor and Unit Head, Agronomy, Dr.E.Subramanian Assistant Professor (Agronomy), Dr.S.Arulselvi, Assistant Professor (Plant Breeding) highlighted the varieties and agronomic practices to be adopted in samba season. Dr.S.Suresh, Professor and Head, (Entomology) spoke on pests of rice and their management. Dr.K.Rajappan, Professor and Head, (Plant Pathology) explained the various diseases in rice and their management practices. | 525 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | Dr.P.Parasuraman, Professor and Unit Head, Agronomy, Dr.E.Subramanian Assistant Professor (Agronomy), Dr.S.Arulselvi, Assistant Professor (Plant Breeding) highlighted the varieties and agronomic practices to be adopted in samba season. | ||||
| What did the farmers discuss with TRRI scientists during their interaction? | clarified their doubts regarding Samba rice cultivation | The farmers interacted with TRRI scientists and clarified their doubts regarding Samba rice cultivation. Students from Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute camping at TRRI, Aduthurai facilitated the programme and proposed a formal Vote of Thanks. HON’BLE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE AND PRO CHANCELLOR OF TNAU VISITED | 48 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/September%20Newsletter%202014.pdf | The farmers interacted with TRRI scientists and clarified their doubts regarding Samba rice cultivation. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
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