1013 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Annual Report 2015-16, 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. 380 of the 1013 pairs (37.5%) are explanatory questions and 633 restate a figure. 96.15% 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 is the role of Agroforestry species in carbon sequestration? | known to sequester as much carbon in below ground biomass as the primary forests, and far greater than the crop and grass systems | Agroforestry is known to have the potential to mitigate the climate change effects through microclimate moderation and natural resources conservation in the short run and through carbon sequestration in the long run. Agroforestry species are known to sequester as much carbon in below ground biomass as the primary forests, and far greater than the crop and grass systems. Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF): 7.29 A dedicated sub-mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) is prposed to be launched as a component under NMSA during the current year. | 242 | definition | 1.000 | Agroforestry species are known to sequester as much carbon in below ground biomass as the primary forests, and far greater than the crop and grass systems. | 55 | page=55,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What process is conducted for imported seeds and planting material intended for propagation? | carried out, where needed, in imports of seeds and planting material for propagation | 8.81 Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 notified under provisions of Destructive Insect and Pests Act, 1914 (DIP Act) provides regulatory framework for imports of Plants and Plant Products. Post entry quarantine inspection is carried out, where needed, in imports of seeds and planting material for propagation. Phytosanitary Certificates (PSC) are issued for exports as per International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), 1951 of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). | 254 | definition | 1.000 | Post entry quarantine inspection is carried out, where needed, in imports of seeds and planting material for propagation. | 91 | page=91,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What determines the calculation of the Sum Insured for the plantation? | based on the average input cost of the plantation and the age of the specific plant | The farmers should have at least 5 healthy nut bearing palms in the age group of 4 to 60 years in contiguous area/ plot and should have been enrolled by State Agriculture/ Horticulture Department or Coconut Development Board or any other such agency under rehabilitation/ development/ expansion scheme. The Sum Insured is based on the average input cost of the plantation and the age of the specific plant. The Sum Insured varies from Rs. | 322 | definition | 1.000 | The Sum Insured is based on the average input cost of the plantation and the age of the specific plant. | 104 | page=104,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the goal of the National Crop Insurance Programme? | to protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities, pests & diseases, weather conditions | 1. In order to protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities, pests & diseases, weather conditions, Government of India had introduced the National Crop Insurance Programme (NCIP) with component schemes of Modified National Agricultural Scheme (MNAIS), Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) and Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS). National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) which was to be withdrawn after implementation of NCIP from Rabi 2013-14 has been extended further upto 2015-16. 1. The existing crop insurance schemes have recently been reviewed in consultation with various stakeholders including States/ UTs. | 12 | definition | 1.000 | In order to protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities, pests & diseases, weather conditions, Government of India had introduced the National Crop Insurance Programme (NCIP) with component schemes of Modified National Agricultural Scheme (MNAIS), Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) and Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS). | 10 | page=10,block=7 | 0.700 | |
| What is the role of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices? | to evolve a balanced and integrated price structure | The Government of Kerala has been advised to implement sanctioned projects under the on- going schemes and also to continue the activities for improving the conditions of farmers by taking various initiatives under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and other schemes/ programmes in order to sustain the gains achieved under these packages. 1. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices: Commission for ‘Agricultural Costs and Prices’ (CACP), set up with a view to evolve a balanced and integrated price structure, is mandated to advise on the price policy (MSP) of 23 crops. | 459 | definition | 1.000 | Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices: Commission for ‘Agricultural Costs and Prices’ (CACP), set up with a view to evolve a balanced and integrated price structure, is mandated to advise on the price policy (MSP) of 23 crops. | 11 | page=11,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of pricing exercise is the determination of MSP not considered to be? | a ‘cost plus’ pricing exercise | Annual Report 2015-16 of trade between agricultural and non- agricultural sectors, likely implications of MSP on consumers of that product, besides ensuring optimal utilization of natural resources like land water. It may be noted that cost of production is an important factor that goes as an input in determination of MSP but it is not the only factor that determines MSP. recommending MSPs of various crops is not a ‘cost plus’ pricing exercise, though cost is an important determinant of MSP. | 417 | definition | 1.000 | recommending MSPs of various crops is not a ‘cost plus’ pricing exercise, though cost is an important determinant of MSP. | 12 | page=12,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main function of the agency created under the EARAS component? | generating estimates of area and production of principal crops and land use statistics | Establishment of an Agency for Reporting of Agricultural Statistics (EARAS): This Component is being implemented in the permanently seled States of Kerala, Orissa and West Bengal and North Eastern States of Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura. Under the component, an agency has been established in these states for generating estimates of area and production of principal crops and land use statistics, on the basis of complete enumeration of 20% villages in each year. The performance of the implementation of the component is being closely monitored thorough quarterly and seasonal progress reports. | 329 | definition | 1.000 | Under the component, an agency has been established in these states for generating estimates of area and production of principal crops and land use statistics, on the basis of complete enumeration of 20% villages in each year. | 24 | page=24,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What issue does the Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI) scheme aim to address? | to address the constraints limiting the productivity of “rice based cropping systems” in eastern India | 4. Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI), a sub scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was initiated in 2010- 11 to address the constraints limiting the productivity of “rice based cropping systems” in eastern India comprising seven (7) States namely; Assam, Bihar, Chhaisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Eastern Uar Pradesh and West Bengal. An amount of Rs. 400 crores each was allocated for the programme during 2010-11 & 2011-12 and an amount of Rs. 1000 crores each during 2012- 13 to 2014-15. Till 2014-15 the programme was implemented on 100 % GOI assistance. from the year 2015-16, the programme is being implemented on 60:40 sharing basis between GOI and States and | 127 | definition | 1.000 | Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI), a sub scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was initiated in 2010- 11 to address the constraints limiting the productivity of “rice based cropping systems” in eastern India comprising seven (7) States namely; Assam, Bihar, Chhaisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Eastern Uar Pradesh and West Bengal. | 29 | page=29,block=8 | ||
| What is the aim of Soil Health Management? | location as well as crop specific sustainable soil health management including residue management, organic farming practices | National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) 7. Soil Health Management (SHM): SHM is aimed at promoting location as well as crop specific sustainable soil health management including residue management, organic farming practices by way of creating and linking soil fertility maps with macro-micro nutrient management, appropriate land use based on land type. 7. Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Monitoring, Modeling & Networking (CCSAMMN): CCSAMMN supports dissemination of climate change related information and knowledge by way of piloting climate change adaptation/ mitigation research/model projects in the domain of climate smart sustainable management practices. 7. | 111 | definition | 1.000 | Soil Health Management (SHM): SHM is aimed at promoting location as well as crop specific sustainable soil health management including residue management, organic farming practices by way of creating and linking soil fertility maps with macro-micro nutrient management, appropriate land use based on land type. | 48 | page=48,block=6 | 0.700 | |
| What type of survey does SLUSI use to create a scientific database on soil and land use? | Detailed Soil Survey (DSS) by using real time Remote Sensing data | SLUSI had been undertaking various kind of soil surveys including Rapid Reconnance Survey (RRS) of the inter- State catchments and demarcate/ priorities the area into sub-watersheds/ watersheds depending upon sediment yield/runoff potential. After launching of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) during XII Plan, SLUSI revisited its mandate and revised mandates are as under: a. Conducting Detailed Soil Survey (DSS) by using real time Remote Sensing data to generate detailed scientific database on soil and land use characteristics for planning and implementation of various programmes of Soil and Water Conservation and Soil Health Management (SHM); b. Creation of Technical Support Group (TSG) for providing support to National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA); c. | 407 | definition | 1.000 | Conducting Detailed Soil Survey (DSS) by using real time Remote Sensing data to generate detailed scientific database on soil and land use characteristics for planning and implementation of various programmes of Soil and Water Conservation and Soil Health Management (SHM); b. | 56 | page=56,block=1 |
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