897 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Final Cover Eng Rev1, published by agriwelfare.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. 325 of the 897 pairs (36.2%) are explanatory questions and 572 restate a figure. 97.32% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What type of support is provided by the 'Farmer Friend' at the village level? | Innovative support through a ‘Farmer • Friend’ at village level | Provision of specialist and functionary • support at different levels. Innovative support through a ‘Farmer • Friend’ at village level. Revision in ATMA Cafeteria. • Farmers’ Advisory Committees at State, • District and Block levels. 1. Agricultural Credit: The target of doubling of the flow of agricultural credit in three years with base year as 2003- 04 has been achieved in two years and agricultural credit flow reached Rs.384514 crores during 2009-10 forming 118% of the target. During 2010-11, credit flow of | 71 | definition | 1.000 | Provision of specialist and functionary • support at different levels. Innovative support through a ‘Farmer • Friend’ at village level. | 15 | page=15,block=10 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the primary aim of the Improvement of Agricultural Statistics Scheme? | to collect and improve the quality of agricultural statistics of principal agricultural and horticultural crops | The basic objective of Improvement of Agricultural Statistics (IAS) Scheme is to collect and improve the quality of agricultural statistics of principal agricultural and horticultural crops. From 2007-08 onwards, the scheme has been converted into a Central Sector Scheme from Centrally Sponsored Scheme and is funded 100% by the Centre. The scheme has four components, namely, Timely Reporting Scheme (TRS) 3. Under this component timely and reliable estimates of area under principal crops for each of the agricultural seasons are generated on the basis of complete enumeration of 20% villages selected randomly, within a specific time frame. | 78 | definition | 1.000 | The basic objective of Improvement of Agricultural Statistics (IAS) Scheme is to collect and improve the quality of agricultural statistics of principal agricultural and horticultural crops. | 33 | page=33,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the aim of the ERFS in terms of rainfall and temperature information? | to generate and disseminate information on rainfall and temperature with a lead- time of 25-30 days | The project period has been extended till March 2013. in Agriculture (ERFS)” in collaboration with other partner organizations, viz. IIT Delhi, India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (NCMRWF), Space Application Centre (SAC) Ahmedabad and Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR). These six partners have signed a co-operative Agreement in Dec. 2005 to work jointly on various aspects of project implementation. 3. The objective of the ERFS is to generate and disseminate information on rainfall and temperature with a lead- time of 25-30 days. It is expected to give sufficient time to farmers to plan their cropping activities and help policy makers to take necessary corrective measures for any contingency which may arise. Under the ERFS, forecast for each month at regional/district level is the ultimate goal. | 498 | definition | 1.000 | The objective of the ERFS is to generate and disseminate information on rainfall and temperature with a lead- time of 25-30 days. | 37 | page=37,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the goal of the ICDP-Rice/Wheat/Coarse Cereals and SUBECS initiatives? | To increase the productivity and production of Rice, Wheat, Coarse Cereals (except Maize) and Sugarcane | Annual Report 2011-12 4. Integrated Cereals Development Programme in Rice/Wheat/Coarse Cereals Based Cropping System Areas (ICDP-Rice/Wheat/Coarse Cereals) and Sustainable Development of Sugarcane Based Cropping System(SUBECS): To increase the productivity and production of Rice, Wheat, Coarse Cereals (except Maize) and Sugarcane, ICDP-Rice/ Wheat/Coarse Cereals and SUBECS are being implemented in the country under Macro Management of Agriculture since October, 2000 on 90:10 sharing basis between Government of India and State Governments. Under these Schemes, assistance is provided for transfer of technology through demonstrations, training of farmers and extension workers as well as supply of critical inputs such as seeds, farm implements, IPM measures, water saving devices etc. Besides, states can utilize 20% funds allocated for new interventions as per their needs. | 228 | definition | 1.000 | Integrated Cereals Development Programme in Rice/Wheat/Coarse Cereals Based Cropping System Areas (ICDP-Rice/Wheat/Coarse Cereals) and Sustainable Development of Sugarcane Based Cropping System(SUBECS): To increase the productivity and production of Rice, Wheat, Coarse Cereals (except Maize) and Sugarcane, ICDP-Rice/ Wheat/Coarse Cereals and SUBECS are being implemented in the country under Macro Management of Agriculture since October, 2000 on 90:10 sharing basis between Government of India and State Governments. | ||||
| What is the goal of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights legislation enacted in 2001? | to encourage development of new varieties of Seeds and plants. | Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Legislation: Legislation for Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights enacted in year 2001 provides for establishment of an effective system for protection of plant varieties, the rights of farmers and plant breeders to encourage development of new varieties of Seeds and plants. The Central Sector Scheme for Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) provides necessary back-up support for implementation of legislation i.e. PPV&FR Act, 2001. The PPV&FR Authority in coordination with this Department implements the Scheme. The main objectives of the Scheme are to provide grants to Authority for its operational cost and implementation of provision of the Act and financial assistance to DUS Centres for developing guidelines of identified crops for Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) test. | 262 | definition | 1.000 | Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Legislation: Legislation for Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights enacted in year 2001 provides for establishment of an effective system for protection of plant varieties, the rights of farmers and plant breeders to encourage development of new varieties of Seeds and plants. The Central Sector Scheme for Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) provides necessary back-up support for implementation of legislation i.e. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the Seed Village Programme? | upgrading quality of farm saved seeds | Seed Village Programme: The Seed village Programme, a component of the scheme ‘Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for Production and Distribution of Quality Seeds’ aims at upgrading quality of farm saved seeds. During the year 2010-11 the Department has covered about 1,01,067 seed villages under this component producing about 161.553 lakh quintals of Seeds produced compared to 79.564 lakh quintals in 2009-10. 5. Certified/Quality seed production:- Certified/ Quality seed production has increased from 140.51 lakh quintals during 2005-06 to about 353.62 lakh quintal during 2011-12. 5. Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector:- Under this component of the scheme ‘Development and and Referral Laboratory (CSTL) with effect from 01.04.2007. | 196 | definition | 1.000 | Seed Village Programme: The Seed village Programme, a component of the scheme ‘Development and Strengthening of Infrastructure Facilities for Production and Distribution of Quality Seeds’ aims at upgrading quality of farm saved seeds. | 48 | page=48,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the objective of the Insecticides Act, 1968? | to prevent risk to humans or animals, and for matters connected therewith | 7. Implementation of the Insecticides Act: The Insecticides Act, 1968 regulates import, manufacture, sale, transportation, distribution and use of insecticides with a view to prevent risk to humans or animals, and for matters connected therewith. A Registration Committee, constituted under Section 5 of the Act, is empowered with registration of insecticides under Section 9 of the Act after verifying that it is efficacious and safe for use by farmers. During 2011- 12 (upto December’11), 1,623 registrations were granted. In order to bring about greater transparency and efficiency in the process of registration of pesticides, on-line registration of insecticides on website of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) has been operationalized. The system enables on-line filing of applications for | 172 | definition | 1.000 | Implementation of the Insecticides Act: The Insecticides Act, 1968 regulates import, manufacture, sale, transportation, distribution and use of insecticides with a view to prevent risk to humans or animals, and for matters connected therewith. | 61 | page=61,block=10 | ||
| What responsibility does the Registration Committee have under the Insecticides Act? | registration of insecticides under Section 9 of the Act after verifying that it is efficacious and safe for use by farmers | 7. Implementation of the Insecticides Act: The Insecticides Act, 1968 regulates import, manufacture, sale, transportation, distribution and use of insecticides with a view to prevent risk to humans or animals, and for matters connected therewith. A Registration Committee, constituted under Section 5 of the Act, is empowered with registration of insecticides under Section 9 of the Act after verifying that it is efficacious and safe for use by farmers. During 2011- 12 (upto December’11), 1,623 registrations were granted. In order to bring about greater transparency and efficiency in the process of registration of pesticides, on-line registration of insecticides on website of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) has been operationalized. The system enables on-line filing of applications for | 331 | definition | 1.000 | A Registration Committee, constituted under Section 5 of the Act, is empowered with registration of insecticides under Section 9 of the Act after verifying that it is efficacious and safe for use by farmers. | 61 | |||
| What issue is the National Pesticide Reference Repository designed to address? | to address issues of supply of reference standards and variation in analysis of pesticide samples | Towards greater quality assurance in pesticide analysis services, the CIL has obtained accreditation from National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for biological and chemical testing as per ISO/ IEC 17025:2005. The RPTLs have also obtained NABL accreditation for chemical testing. Keeping in view the growth in consumption of bio-pesticides and need to regulate their quality, assistance for setting up of bio-pesticide testing facilities is being provided. 7. Establishment of a National Pesticide Reference Repository (NPRR) to address issues of supply of reference standards and variation in analysis of pesticide samples has been approved. For detecting presence of chemical pesticides in microbial bio-pesticides/ products, setting up of a new laboratory at national level, namely, National Pesticides Investigational Laboratory (NPIL) has also been approved. | 563 | definition | 1.000 | Establishment of a National Pesticide Reference Repository (NPRR) to address issues of supply of reference standards and variation in analysis of pesticide samples has been approved. | 62 | |||
| What is the function of the National Pesticides Investigational Laboratory? | For detecting presence of chemical pesticides in microbial bio-pesticides/ products | Towards greater quality assurance in pesticide analysis services, the CIL has obtained accreditation from National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for biological and chemical testing as per ISO/ IEC 17025:2005. The RPTLs have also obtained NABL accreditation for chemical testing. Keeping in view the growth in consumption of bio-pesticides and need to regulate their quality, assistance for setting up of bio-pesticide testing facilities is being provided. 7. Establishment of a National Pesticide Reference Repository (NPRR) to address issues of supply of reference standards and variation in analysis of pesticide samples has been approved. For detecting presence of chemical pesticides in microbial bio-pesticides/ products, setting up of a new laboratory at national level, namely, National Pesticides Investigational Laboratory (NPIL) has also been approved. | 680 | definition | 1.000 | Establishment of a National Pesticide Reference Repository (NPRR) to address issues of supply of reference standards and variation in analysis of pesticide samples has been approved. For detecting presence of chemical pesticides in microbial bio-pesticides/ products, setting up of a new laboratory at national level, namely, National Pesticides Investigational Laboratory (NPIL) has also been approved. |
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