231 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from bps 2014-15, published by shipmin.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. 88 of the 231 pairs (38.1%) are explanatory questions and 143 restate a figure. 98.70% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 231 rows
| 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 Gujarat described as in terms of its maritime significance? | a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms | 16.1 GUJARAT 16.1.1 Gujarat is a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms. (16% of India’s total coast line). | 31 | definition | 1.000 | Gujarat is a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms. | 42 | page=42,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What information does the 'Basic Port Statistics of India' provide about ports in the country? | the port performance in the country (covering both Major & Non-Major ports) | The Transport Research wing (TRW) of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways brings out the 'Basic Port Statistics of lndia' (BPS) as an annual publication. This is a premier source of information on the port performance in the country (covering both Major & Non-Major ports) and provides consistent and comparable time series data in an analytical perspective. 2. The present issue, Basic Port Statistics of lndia 2014-15 is divided into three Sections. Section-l gives performance of the lndian Port Sector in terms of cargo traffic & performance indicators in the backdrop of lndia's broad macro performance and global developments. Section-ll contains key tables presented in Five Parts and; Section-lll contains the Appendices, which include a brief on the organization of Major Ports and the definitions of terms used in the port sector. 3. | 198 | definition | 1.000 | This is a premier source of information on the port performance in the country (covering both Major & Non-Major ports) and provides consistent and comparable time series data in an analytical perspective. | 3 | page=3,block=7 | ||
| What type of data does the 'Basic Port Statistics of India' provide? | consistent and comparable time series data in an analytical perspective | The Transport Research wing (TRW) of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways brings out the 'Basic Port Statistics of lndia' (BPS) as an annual publication. This is a premier source of information on the port performance in the country (covering both Major & Non-Major ports) and provides consistent and comparable time series data in an analytical perspective. 2. The present issue, Basic Port Statistics of lndia 2014-15 is divided into three Sections. Section-l gives performance of the lndian Port Sector in terms of cargo traffic & performance indicators in the backdrop of lndia's broad macro performance and global developments. Section-ll contains key tables presented in Five Parts and; Section-lll contains the Appendices, which include a brief on the organization of Major Ports and the definitions of terms used in the port sector. 3. | 287 | definition | 1.000 | This is a premier source of information on the port performance in the country (covering both Major & Non-Major ports) and provides consistent and comparable time series data in an analytical perspective. | 3 | page=3,block=7 | ||
| What types of trade are included in India's maritime trade? | export-import trade in various bulk and non-bulk commodities | 2. India is set to emerge as one of world’s fast-growing economies by 2015 ahead of China, as per the recent report by the World Bank. India’s economy has witnessed a significant economic growth in the recent past, the Gross Value Added (GVA) at Basic Price growing by 7.1% per cent in FY 2014-15 as against 6.3% per cent in FY 2013-14. India’s maritime trade comprises of export-import trade in various bulk and non-bulk commodities. Over the last decade, there has been a steady increase in handling of cargo traffic at Indian ports. India’s export growth has shown vigour and vitality over the last few years. To sustain the momentum of exports and improve competitiveness the country would need adequate and efficient infrastructure in terms of ports and maritime services. Table 2 gives the growth of cargo at Indian ports and related parameters of Indian and world trade. | 373 | definition | 1.000 | India’s maritime trade comprises of export-import trade in various bulk and non-bulk commodities. | 18 | page=18,block=13 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports? | fixing and revising the port tariff | The Ministers in-charge of Ports in all Maritime States, UT of Pondicherry and A&N Administration, Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep are its members. e) Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) : The Major Port Trust Act, 1963 was amended by Port Laws (Amendment) Act, 1997 (15 of 1997) to provide for an independent Tariff Authority for Major Ports for fixing and revising the port tariff. An independent authority for the above purpose has been set up on 10.4.1997. The Major Port Trust Act, 1963 was further amended in the year 2000 for allowing major ports to form joint ventures with minor/foreign ports as well as companies | 347 | definition | 1.000 | e) Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) : The Major Port Trust Act, 1963 was amended by Port Laws (Amendment) Act, 1997 (15 of 1997) to provide for an independent Tariff Authority for Major Ports for fixing and revising the port tariff. | 256 | page=256,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the definition of a ship's load line? | Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety | DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED 1. Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. 2. Draft The depth necessary to submerge a ship to their load line. 3. Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. 4. Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) It applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. 5. Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 39 | definition | 1.000 | Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. | 257 | page=257,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does dead weight tonnage indicate about a ship? | the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport | DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED 1. Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. 2. Draft The depth necessary to submerge a ship to their load line. 3. Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. 4. Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) It applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. 5. Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 287 | definition | 1.000 | Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. | 257 | page=257,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of a roll-on/roll-off vessel? | the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars | It is obtained by deducting from GRT the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cubic feet = 1 ton) occupied by stores, fuel, machinery, crew etc. which does not represent the earning capacity of the ship. 6. Ore/Oil and Bulk Carrier A bulk cargo ship designed to carry ore and oil enabling there by to be loaded in both directions. 7. Tankers Cargo ships constructed or adopted for the carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. 8. Sailing Vessel Any description of vessel provided with sufficient sail area for navigation under sails along whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion and includes a rowing boat or crane but does not include a pleasure craft. 9. Roll-on/Roll-off Vessel It is frequently called a vehicle ferry. It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 774 | definition | 1.000 | It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 257 | page=257,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'Turn-Round Time' mean for a ship? | Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. | iv 12. Turn-Round Time Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. 13. Port Dues A levy of port authority on a ship. 14. Pilotage A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. 15. Output per Berth Day Total tonnage handled distributed over the total number of berth days. 16. Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. Pre-berthing Detention The time for which a ship waits before getting entry into a berth. 18. Berth Occupancy The time for which a berth is occupied (by ships). 19. Export Loaded overseas traffic. 20. Import Unloaded overseas traffic. 21. Traffic A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. 22. | 23 | definition | 1.000 | Turn-Round Time Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. 13. | 258 | page=258,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'Pilotage' refer to in port operations? | A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. | iv 12. Turn-Round Time Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. 13. Port Dues A levy of port authority on a ship. 14. Pilotage A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. 15. Output per Berth Day Total tonnage handled distributed over the total number of berth days. 16. Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. Pre-berthing Detention The time for which a ship waits before getting entry into a berth. 18. Berth Occupancy The time for which a berth is occupied (by ships). 19. Export Loaded overseas traffic. 20. Import Unloaded overseas traffic. 21. Traffic A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. 22. | 149 | definition | 1.000 | Pilotage A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. 15. | 258 | page=258,block=1 | 0.700 |
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