31 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Census of India 1941, Bengal, Table Part II India, published by censusindia.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. 12 of the 31 pairs (38.7%) are explanatory questions and 19 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 31 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 caused differences between the figures in the current table and those in previous census reports? | inter-provincial and mter-district changes of j.urisdiction | This table shows a comparison of the population recorded in 19411"ith that for the-same areas at previous enumerations. The details correspond to those contained in Imperial Table II of 1931, with the addition of figures for, the vatiations by sex. The fo~m o( the table slightly differs from that- of 1931 . . 2. Differences between the figures nqw given ahd those shown in the Census Reports for pre,:ious en-pme· rations are due to inter-provincial and mter-district changes of j.urisdiction. Adjustments on account of such transfers between 1891 and 1931 are incorporated in the ngures.given in ·the table 01 1931. "For the areas transferred during 1931--41 from the juris9.!ction of on~,provip.ce to another or of one district to another ,the pop-ulation has 'bee'Ii ascertained J>r estim~~ed for previous' .enumerations and further modifications nnade accordlllgly. 3. | 435 | relationship | 0.970 | Differences between the figures nqw given ahd those shown in the Census Reports for pre,:ious en-pme· rations are due to inter-provincial and mter-district changes of j.urisdiction. | 6 | page=6,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why were earlier population figures for Calcutta modified? | to render it comparable with that enumerated in 1941 | IV -ClTIES CLASSIFIED BY POPULATION WITH VARIATIONS SINCE 1891 This table was intended for the classification of towns by population with variations since 1891, a.nd would therefore have corresponded with Imperial Table IV of 1931. As a measure of economy, it has been restricted to cities. 2. Since 1931 the highly ind~strial municipality of Bhatpara has qualified for classification as a city. 3. Since 1931 the Garden Reach Area (~ith the exception of King 'George's Dock) ,has been separated from, the jurisdiction of the Corporation of Calcutta. The population of· Calcutta recorded at previOlls enumerations has therefore been adjusted to render it comparable with that enumerated in 1941. | 642 | relationship | 0.970 | The population of· Calcutta recorded at previOlls enumerations has therefore been adjusted to render it comparable with that enumerated in 1941. | 18 | page=18,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of including towns with a population of less than 5,000 in Table V of 1941? | to facilitate a compari~on with the same towns as exhibited in the same table of 1931 | The presentation of figures for the Hindu community follows the same lines as in Imperial Table XIII, for the same reasons. . ' . 3. This table _includes all the towns found in Imperial Table V of 1931, with the addition of thirteen new urban units whose characteristics entitle 'them to this classification. Cantonments and towns which are not hlUnicipalipies are separately distinguished. For the purpose of deducing the urban population and the urban/rural r,atio exhibited in the flyleaf to Imperial Table I, towns having a population of less than 5,000 were excluded .. The t.owns having a population of less than 5,000 have been included in Table V of 1941 .mer'e'lj' in oraer to facilitate a compari~on with the same towns as exhibited in the same table of 1931. 4. The figures for cantonments include both military and civil population. M277Census | 683 | relationship | 0.970 | The t.owns having a population of less than 5,000 have been included in Table V of 1941 .mer'e'lj' in oraer to facilitate a compari~on with the same towns as exhibited in the same table of 1931. | 20 | page=20,block=0 | ||
| What is the administrative unit used in rural areas of Bengal? | the mauza | This table corresponds to Imperial Table III of 1931 and shows the number and pORulation of inhabited localities classified according to the siz~ of their pop-q.lation. In the heading of .th~ table the word " villages" has been used with reference to~the rural population in order to make it consistent with the head- _ing used for this table elsewhere in India. In most parts of Bengal, however, the rural population does not liye in villages like those of other provinces--of India and as on previous occasions the unit actually taken i.! the mauza, a division for administrative purposes which has now been made in all British districts as well as in Cooch Behar. | 541 | definition | 0.940 | In most parts of Bengal, however, the rural population does not liye in villages like those of other provinces--of India and as on previous occasions the unit actually taken i.! the mauza, a division for administrative purposes which has now been made in all British districts as well as in Cooch Behar. | 14 | page=14,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the type of the document described? | Census | Registrar General. India Area, Houses and Population. Description = Imperial Tables - Area, Houses & Population, Variation in Population During Fifty Years, Towns & Villages Classiifed by Population, Cities Classified by Population with Variations since 1891, Towns Arranged Territorially with Population by Communities, Unemployment by Age Group and Education, Literacy by Community and Age, Literacy by Community, sex and locality, Classification of Communities, Variation in Population of Selected Tribes.; Publisher = Census Commissioner for India; Type = Census; Source = Census Library, India; Language = English; Retention Period = Permanent; Census Year = 1941; India/State = India; Pages = 143p.; = 49044; Adobe Scan-to-PDF Utility 4. Census of India 1941, Bengal, Table Part II India | 522 | definition | 0.940 | Description = Imperial Tables - Area, Houses & Population, Variation in Population During Fifty Years, Towns & Villages Classiifed by Population, Cities Classified by Population with Variations since 1891, Towns Arranged Territorially with Population by Communities, Unemployment by Age Group and Education, Literacy by Community and Age, Literacy by Community, sex and locality, Classification of Communities, Variation in Population of Selected Tribes.; Publisher = Census Commissioner for India; Type = Census; Source = Census Library, India; Language = English; Retention Period = Permanent; | ||||
| How are statistics for divorced individuals organized? | shown by sex.ea for the main communities only and in two age groups 'Viz., 0-15 ; 15 and over | l09 Vll-AGE AND CIVIL CONDITION 'rhis table mainly corresponds to Imperial Table , VII of 1931. It is In one part only, and snows com- munities and not religions. Tribal adh~rents of Hinauism, Buddhism a:rta Christiamty' are shown among tribes. '2. For districts, figures have been given only for the total population . .. 3. Figures for divorced have been shown by sex.ea for the main communities only and in two age groups 'Viz., 0-15 ; 15 and over. ' Community 1 Ali· Communities .Hindus· Christia.lls .. Trihes Others 0-:-16 Age | 357 | summary | 0.930 | Figures for divorced have been shown by sex.ea for the main communities only and in two age groups 'Viz., 0-15 ; 15 and over. | 110 | page=110,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is believed to be the primary cause of changes in administrative unit boundaries? | changes of jurisdiction. | ~'... ' This table corresponds in form and detail to Provincial Table I of 1931. It gives the same information. 2. The areas of the various administrative units shown are taken from figures furnished- by the Bengal Government. In many cases these figures.vary from the areas shown for the same units in the correspond- ing table of·1931. No comprehensive explanation is forthcoming to account for all these changes, but it may be assumed that they are largely the result of changes of jurisdiction. S. When an area has altered through a change of jurisdiction, the figures for previous decades have been adjusted to render them comparabl~ with the correspo!lding figures of 1941. ( 65 ) | 474 | relationship | 0.890 | No comprehensive explanation is forthcoming to account for all these changes, but it may be assumed that they are largely the result of changes of jurisdiction. S. | 56 | page=56,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which areas have adopted the mauza as a division for administrative purposes? | all British districts as well as in Cooch Behar | This table corresponds to Imperial Table III of 1931 and shows the number and pORulation of inhabited localities classified according to the siz~ of their pop-q.lation. In the heading of .th~ table the word " villages" has been used with reference to~the rural population in order to make it consistent with the head- _ing used for this table elsewhere in India. In most parts of Bengal, however, the rural population does not liye in villages like those of other provinces--of India and as on previous occasions the unit actually taken i.! the mauza, a division for administrative purposes which has now been made in all British districts as well as in Cooch Behar. | 618 | list | 0.820 | In most parts of Bengal, however, the rural population does not liye in villages like those of other provinces--of India and as on previous occasions the unit actually taken i.! the mauza, a division for administrative purposes which has now been made in all British districts as well as in Cooch Behar. | 14 | page=14,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the two large age groups into which the population is classified? | those who have not yet attained the age of 21 ; and those who are 21 years of age or over | This table WaS extr~cted at the request of the Government of Benga1, afld at..their expenses. It relates to British territory only. .., ~. , .:.... ~ 2. The main commu.nities are exhibited for each district; Tribal adherents of the various religions. :tre included JVithout distinction among·triJ:>es. The figures given for Hindus, Ohristians, Buddhists therefore ex;clude all members of ti'ib'es. . ; 3. The,population is classified into :two IiLge groups only viz., those who have not yet attained the age of 21 ; and those who are 21 years of age or over. 4. c< Literate" signifies the ability to write a letter, and to read the answer to it. All persons under the age of 5 have been classified as "illiterate." ( 31 ) | 468 | list | 0.820 | The,population is classified into :two IiLge groups only viz., those who have not yet attained the age of 21 ; and those who are 21 years of age or over. | 32 | page=32,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is one of the topics covered in the document described? | Unemployment by Age Group and Education | Registrar General. India Area, Houses and Population. Description = Imperial Tables - Area, Houses & Population, Variation in Population During Fifty Years, Towns & Villages Classiifed by Population, Cities Classified by Population with Variations since 1891, Towns Arranged Territorially with Population by Communities, Unemployment by Age Group and Education, Literacy by Community and Age, Literacy by Community, sex and locality, Classification of Communities, Variation in Population of Selected Tribes.; Publisher = Census Commissioner for India; Type = Census; Source = Census Library, India; Language = English; Retention Period = Permanent; Census Year = 1941; India/State = India; Pages = 143p.; = 49044; Adobe Scan-to-PDF Utility 4. Census of India 1941, Bengal, Table Part II India | 321 | list | 0.820 | Description = Imperial Tables - Area, Houses & Population, Variation in Population During Fifty Years, Towns & Villages Classiifed by Population, Cities Classified by Population with Variations since 1891, Towns Arranged Territorially with Population by Communities, Unemployment by Age Group and Education, Literacy by Community and Age, Literacy by Community, sex and locality, Classification of Communities, Variation in Population of Selected Tribes.; Publisher = Census Commissioner for India; Type = Census; Source = Census Library, India; Language = English; Retention Period = Permanent; |
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