195 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - BPS, 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. 75 of the 195 pairs (38.5%) are explanatory questions and 120 restate a figure. 98.97% 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 role does international trade play in the global economy? | a cornerstone of the global economy | 1.5 International trade is a cornerstone of the global economy. Exchange of goods amongst countries widen the choice of supply and ensures that production takes place where it is cheapest and best. | 27 | definition | 1.000 | International trade is a cornerstone of the global economy. | 14 | page=14,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the main characteristic of bulk transport? | shipping one homogeneous commodity (e.g. grain, ore etc) at any one time, but in large quantities | Bulk transport involves shipping one homogeneous commodity (e.g. grain, ore etc) at any one time, but in large quantities; in contrast, container transport entails transporting different goods at the same time, but in standard containers that are easy to load and unload. the slower growth in world sea-borne trade compared to world trade in general reflects that the weight of the goods transported increases at a slower rate than their value due to rising trade in processed goods like electronic items, medicines, apparel, gems and jewellery etc. Besides, greater use of lighter materials and lower material intensity in the manufacturing process has also led to slower increase in weight. | 24 | definition | 1.000 | Bulk transport involves shipping one homogeneous commodity (e.g. grain, ore etc) at any one time, but in large quantities; in contrast, container transport entails transporting different goods at the same time, but in standard containers that are easy to load and unload. | 14 | page=14,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main characteristic of container transport? | transporting different goods at the same time, but in standard containers that are easy to load and unload | Bulk transport involves shipping one homogeneous commodity (e.g. grain, ore etc) at any one time, but in large quantities; in contrast, container transport entails transporting different goods at the same time, but in standard containers that are easy to load and unload. the slower growth in world sea-borne trade compared to world trade in general reflects that the weight of the goods transported increases at a slower rate than their value due to rising trade in processed goods like electronic items, medicines, apparel, gems and jewellery etc. Besides, greater use of lighter materials and lower material intensity in the manufacturing process has also led to slower increase in weight. | 164 | definition | 1.000 | grain, ore etc) at any one time, but in large quantities; in contrast, container transport entails transporting different goods at the same time, but in standard containers that are easy to load and unload. | 14 | page=14,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What types of commodities are included in India's maritime trade? | export-import trade in various bulk and non- bulk commodities | Select Parameters Indian Seaborne Cargo India GDP Worid Output World Trade Volume World Seaborne Cargo Source: Growth rates for India’s GDP and Cargo Traffic are based on statistics released by Central Statistical Organization and data available with Transport Research Wing of M/o Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and pertain to fiscal year. Growth rates in the World Output and World Export Volumes refer to calendar years (2003-04 refers to 2003 and so on) based on UNCTAD, 2010. India’s Maritime Trade 2. India’s maritime trade comprises of export-import trade in various bulk and non- bulk commodities. Over the last decade, since the launch of economic reforms, there has been a steady increase in handling of cargo traffic at Indian ports. Though India’s share in global exports is less than 1%, export growth has shown vigour and vitality over the last few years. | 548 | definition | 1.000 | India’s maritime trade comprises of export-import trade in various bulk and non- bulk commodities. | 17 | page=17,block=28 | 0.700 | valid |
| What makes Ennore Port unique among major ports in India? | the first corporatised port registered under Companies Act, 1956 | Nehru Port at Nhava Sheva became operational in 1989. Ennore Port Ltd. which was dedicated to the Nation in February, 2001, is the first corporatised port registered under Companies Act, 1956. 3. Major Ports other than Ennore governed by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 and the Indian Ports Act, 1908 and the rules and regulations framed thereunder. 4. Each Major Port has a Board of Trustees representing various interests connected with the port operations and the shipping industry. The Chairman of each Major Port is appointed by Central Government. Besides Chairman, the Port Trust Board comprises Deputy Chairman, representatives of Customs, Railways, Defence, State Govt. Shipowners, Shippers, etc. All members of the Board, other than the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman are part time members. 5. Modernisation and development of Major Ports is a plan scheme. | 127 | definition | 1.000 | which was dedicated to the Nation in February, 2001, is the first corporatised port registered under Companies Act, 1956. | 257 | page=257,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the definition of a load line on a ship? | 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. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. | 259 | page=259,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| What does the term 'draft' mean in relation to ships? | The depth necessary to submerge a ship to their load line. | 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. | 194 | definition | 1.000 | Draft The depth necessary to submerge a ship to their load line. 3. | 259 | page=259,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does dead weight tonnage describe for 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. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. | 259 | page=259,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| What does 'Traffic' refer to in the context of ports? | A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. | - 209 - 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. Traffic flows A vector with magnitude and direction such as passengers embarked/disembarked or cargo exports/imports. 23. | 632 | definition | 1.000 | Traffic A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. 22. | 260 | page=260,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What does gross registered tonnage quantify? | 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. | 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. | 511 | definition | 0.980 | 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. | 259 |
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