994 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. 333 of the 994 pairs (33.5%) are explanatory questions and 661 restate a figure. 95.77% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
Use the API URL with your free DD token in notebooks, scripts, and pipelines.
https://www.desidata.in/api/datasets/annual-report-2015-16-department-of-agriculture-and-farmers-welfare-question/downloadDataset downloads are free. For Python or API downloads, sign in once and create a free DD token; set it as DD_TOKEN or save it in your notebook's secrets. Requests are linked to your account so your download history and counts stay accurate.
# One-time install: pip install desidata
# Set DD_TOKEN in your environment first (create a free token in Profile & settings).
import desidata
df = desidata.load("annual-report-2015-16-department-of-agriculture-and-farmers-welfare-question")
df.head()Sign in with Google to download.
Strong coverage with minor gaps in documentation or freshness.
Annual Report 2015-16 by agriwelfare.gov.in - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,013 rows
Annual Report 2019-20 by agriwelfare.gov.in - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 869 rows
Annual Report 2017-18 by agriwelfare.gov.in - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 808 rows
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Annual Report 2025-26 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 53 rows
Annual Report 2015-16 by agriwelfare.gov.in - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,013 rows
Higher Education in India - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,594 rows
Gender Policy of NABARD - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 14 rows
ICAR Annual Report 2025-26 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,101 rows
First 10 of 994 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is the carbon sequestration potential of Agroforestry species compared to other systems? | 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 role does MANAGE play under the scheme? | the implementing agency for training component under the scheme through a network of identified Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) in various states | 8.17 MANAGE is the implementing agency for training component under the scheme through a network of identified Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) in various states. NABARD is implementing subsidy component under the scheme on the behalf of Government of India and is monitoring credit support to Agri-Clinics through Commercial Banks. | 15 | definition | 1.000 | MANAGE is the implementing agency for training component under the scheme through a network of identified Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) in various states. | 68 | page=68,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of post entry quarantine inspection in the context of seed and planting material imports? | 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 plantations? | 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 role of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices? | to advise on the price policy (MSP) of 23 crops | 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. | 524 | 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 is the role of the Administrative Vigilance Unit in the Department? | to ensure a transparent, clean and corruption free work environment through surveillance, preventive and punitive measures | Functions and Organizational Structure 2. Administrative Improvements: An Administrative Vigilance Unit (AVU) functions in the Department under a Joint Secretary, designated as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), to ensure a transparent, clean and corruption free work environment through surveillance, preventive and punitive measures. The complaints/allegations received in the unit are reviewed through meetings, reports/returns etc. and necessary follow-up actions are taken. Further, identification of sensitive posts in DAC&FW is also undertaken as per guidelines of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to enable periodical rotation of staffposted on those posts, by competent authority. AVU prepares list of Officers of doubtful integrity and Agreed List in consultation with CBI. This year Vigilance Awareness week was observed from 26th to 31st October, 2015. | 208 | definition | 1.000 | Administrative Improvements: An Administrative Vigilance Unit (AVU) functions in the Department under a Joint Secretary, designated as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), to ensure a transparent, clean and corruption free work environment through surveillance, preventive and punitive measures. | ||||
| What is the primary duty of the Cost Study Division? | implementation and monitoring of Comprehensive Scheme for Studying the Cost of Cultivation of Principal Crops in India | Annual Report 2015-16 Cost Study Division 3. Cost Study Division is mainly responsible for implementation and monitoring of Comprehensive Scheme for Studying the Cost of Cultivation of Principal Crops in India and other maers relating to this work including answering parliament questions, generation of datasets for the CACP for the purpose of working out the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) etc. Cost of cultivation surveys are an important data source for decision making on sectors of national importance. These are very intensive surveys wherein data are collected on the various inputs which are used for the cultivation of crop. Food Economics and Commercial Crops Divisions 3. | 91 | definition | 1.000 | Cost Study Division is mainly responsible for implementation and monitoring of Comprehensive Scheme for Studying the Cost of Cultivation of Principal Crops in India and other maers relating to this work including answering parliament questions, generation of datasets for the CACP for the purpose of working out the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) etc. | 18 | page=18,block=1 | ||
| What is the role 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 goal of the NICE platform? | facilitates effective and efficient knowledge exchange at all levels | CCKNIA aims to promote inter- active dialogues among different stakeholders to establish and enhance linkages between climate change and sustainable development in agriculture. 7. Under programme, an open source platform called Network for Information on Climate (Ex) change (NICE) has developed. This platform facilitates effective and efficient knowledge exchange at all levels. NICE has been developed based on open source web solution using semantic web technologies, that can be scaled and adapted to various knowledge needs - from agriculture, soil and water conservation, social security and others. 7. NICE integrates and allows existing multiple knowledge stakeholders from domains like meteorology, agriculture science, extension systems and others to share and adapt knowledge across multiple subject domains, to address local climate change adaptation needs. | 311 | definition | 1.000 | This platform facilitates effective and efficient knowledge exchange at all levels. | 54 | page=54,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
Read straight from the file — download or use the API URL for the full dataset.
| 13 |
| page=13,block=5 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 0.700 |
| valid |