869 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Annual Report, 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. 474 of the 869 pairs (54.5%) are explanatory questions and 395 restate a figure. 97.93% 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 responsibility of the Commercial Crops Division regarding raw jute and copra? | responsible for the fixation of Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute and copra based on the recommendation of CACP | Commercial Crops Division 3.11 Commercial Crops Division examines the price policy for raw jute and copra. The Commercial Crops Division is responsible for the fixation of Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute and copra based on the recommendation of CACP. The division also fixes the MSP of toria by taking the average of price differentials between rapeseed/ mustard and toria /lahi black. | 140 | definition | 1.000 | The Commercial Crops Division is responsible for the fixation of Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute and copra based on the recommendation of CACP. | 16 | page=16,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the planting material produced under the Directorate's programme? | made available for further multiplication and distribution to farmers | In order to improve the situation, the Directorate had taken up the production of nucleus planting material in association with the SAUs and ICAR Institutes in different states of the country. The planting material produced is made available for further multiplication and distribution to farmers. Establishment of nursery infrastructure facilities and upgradation of existing facilities are also done under this programme. | 227 | definition | 1.000 | The planting material produced is made available for further multiplication and distribution to farmers. | 39 | page=39,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the time frame for the implementation strategies of the NMSA? | designed with a time frame up to 2030 | The NMSA Strategy document was revised for the period from 2018 to 2030 and has adopted an integrated holistic approach focussing more on vulnerable regions, deploying the best bet technologies and practices for adaptation and mitigation and empowering farmers through capacity building and financial support. Implementation strategies are designed with a time frame up to 2030. Eleven key priority areas have been identified for programmatic interventions which can minimize the impact of climatic change and reduce risks. | 340 | definition | 1.000 | Implementation strategies are designed with a time frame up to 2030. | 72 | page=72,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)? | the first comprehensive scheme launched as a Centrally Sponsored Programme (CSP) from 2015-17, which now has been revised for the next 3 years | 8.8.6 Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) 1. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is the first comprehensive scheme launched as a Centrally Sponsored Programme (CSP) from 2015-17, which now has been revised for the next 3 years. The scheme is implemented with a 90:10 (GoI: State Govt.) funding pattern in 8 NE states and 3 hilly States of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and earstwile state of J&K, 100% in Union Territories and 60:40 funding pattern | 92 | definition | 1.000 | Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is the first comprehensive scheme launched as a Centrally Sponsored Programme (CSP) from 2015-17, which now has been revised for the next 3 years. | 81 | page=81,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of pest is the desert locust known to be? | a trans-boundary pest which can cause irreparable damage | Locust Control and Research: Indian Agriculture is highly prone to the desert locust. The desert locust is a trans-boundary pest which can cause irreparable damage. The scheme Locust Control and Research is being implemented through an Organisation known as Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) established during 1939 and later merged with the Directorate of PPQ&S in 1946. | 107 | definition | 1.000 | The desert locust is a trans-boundary pest which can cause irreparable damage. | 209 | page=209,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana? | to provide improved access to irrigation and enhanced water efficiency | Overview 1. Agriculture plays a vital role in India’s economy. 54.6% of the total workforce in the country is engaged in agricultural and allied sector activites (Census 2011) and accounts for 16.5% of the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA) for the year 2019-20 (at current prices). Given the importance of the agriculture sector, the Government of India has taken several steps for its development in a sustainable manner. Steps have been taken to improve soil fertility through the Soil Health Card Scheme; to provide improved access to irrigation and enhanced water efficiency through the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY); to support organic farming through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY); and to support the creation of a unified national agriculture market to boost the income of farmers. | 508 | definition | 1.000 | Steps have been taken to improve soil fertility through the Soil Health Card Scheme; to provide improved access to irrigation and enhanced water efficiency through the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY); to support organic farming through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY); and to support the creation of a unified national agriculture market to boost the income of farmers. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices? | to evolve a balanced and integrated price structure and is mandated to advice on the price policy (MSPs/FRP) of 23 crops | subvented interest rate of 7% per annum and in case of timely repayment, the same gets reduced to 4% per annum. 1. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced for issue of Kisan Credit Cards to farmers on the basis of their holdings for uniform adoption by the banks so that farmers may use them to readily purchase agriculture inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc. and draw cash for their production needs. 1. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices: Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) was set up with a view to evolve a balanced and integrated price structure and is mandated to advice on the price policy (MSPs/FRP) of 23 crops. | 575 | definition | 1.000 | Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices: Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) was set up with a view to evolve a balanced and integrated price structure and is mandated to advice on the price policy (MSPs/FRP) of 23 crops. | 10 | page=10,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the Official Language Implementation Committee? | to monitor the implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Union and progressive use of Hindi in the official work of the Department | 2. Progressive use of Hindi: The Department has an Official Language Implementation Committee (OLIC), chaired by the Joint Secretary (Administration), to monitor the implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Union and progressive use of Hindi in the official work of the Department. During the year under review, quarterly meetings of the Official Language Implementation Committee were held. | 151 | definition | 1.000 | Progressive use of Hindi: The Department has an Official Language Implementation Committee (OLIC), chaired by the Joint Secretary (Administration), to monitor the implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Union and progressive use of Hindi in the official work of the Department. | 12 | page=12,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the primary role of the Cost Study Division? | implementation and monitoring of Comprehensive Scheme for Studying the Cost of Cultivation of Principal Crops in India | Officers from the State Departments of Agriculture, Revenue, Economics and Statistics, Horticulture, Agricultural Marketing and Central Ministries/ Organisation participate in the Workshop. The Workshop deliberates on ways and means to improve the collection, compilation, dissemination and use of agricultural statistics and alterations required in the light of changing characteristics of agriculture with a focus on improving quality, timeliness and reliability of data. Cost Study (CS) Division 3. The 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 issues relating to this scheme including answering parliament questions, generating cost of cultivation and production estimates and providing data to the CACP for determination of the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) etc. | 552 | definition | 1.000 | The 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 issues relating to this scheme including answering parliament questions, generating cost of cultivation and production estimates and providing data to the CACP for determination of the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) etc. | ||||
| What is the purpose of cost of cultivation surveys? | an important data source for decision making on sectors of national importance | 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 various inputs which are used for the cultivation of crops. Food Economics Division 3. Food Economics Division of DES examines the Kharif and Rabi Price Policy Report of CACP. The Government’s price policy for major agricultural commodities seeks to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce with a view to encouraging higher investment and production and to safeguard the interest of consumers by making available supplies at reasonable prices. The price policy also seeks to evolve a balanced and integrated price structure in the perspective of the overall needs of the economy. | 32 | definition | 1.000 | Cost of cultivation surveys are an important data source for decision making on sectors of national importance. | 15 | page=15,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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