512 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Census of India 2001, 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. 216 of the 512 pairs (42.2%) are explanatory questions and 296 restate a figure. 95.90% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 512 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 facilities are available for milk chilling and collection in the district? | two milk chilling centres and 140 milk collection centres with an average procurement of 43 lakh litres of milk per month | The Co-operative Union is providing emergency Veterinary services and supplying fodder seed on subsidy basis for the benefit of the cattle growers in the district. There are two milk chilling centres and 140 milk collection centres with an average procurement of 43 lakh litres of milk per month. At present there are number of Technical persons involved to undertake live stock development. | 174 | definition | 1.000 | There are two milk chilling centres and 140 milk collection centres with an average procurement of 43 lakh litres of milk per month. | 69 | page=69,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the house-listing operation? | a pre- requisite for population enumeration | This also provides a massive data on amenities available to the households which was much needed by various departments of the Central and State Governments and other Non-Governmental agencies, for planning and development in different sectors of the economy. Hence house-listing operation is a pre- requisite for population enumeration. Unlike 1991 census, there are significant changes in house-listing schedule for 2001 census. | 293 | definition | 1.000 | Hence house-listing operation is a pre- requisite for population enumeration. | 81 | page=81,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the primary use of bicycles in the district? | used as a major means of transportation and is available in 349,206 households | Telephone is available in 90,130 households. Bicycle is used as a major means of transportation and is available in 349,206 households. Scooter, Motor cycle and Moped are used by 76,339 households. | 56 | definition | 1.000 | Bicycle is used as a major means of transportation and is available in 349,206 households. | 222 | page=222,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the status of the town Vinukonda regarding statutory classification and slum presence? | not a statutory town and moreover not having slum | In Guntur district there are 11 towns and out of which 10 are statutory towns all these statutory towns are having slum areas. The town Vinukonda is not a statutory town and moreover not having slum. In Macherla municipality there are 4,366 households with an estimated population of 21,850 during 1999 living in slums. | 149 | definition | 1.000 | The town Vinukonda is not a statutory town and moreover not having slum. | 229 | page=229,block=9 | 0.850 | valid |
| What were Zamindaris described as in 1771 by the Chief in Council? | feudal estates, of which the Zamindars were the proprietors, paying a tribute to Government and furnishing troops in times of war | The first Chief in Council after the English took Kondapalle was in favour of settling every year, according to the harvest, the amount to be paid by each Zamindar to the Company, but in 1771 the Chief in Council wrote that Zamindaris were feudal estates, of which the Zamindars were the proprietors, paying a tribute to Government and furnishing troops in times of war. This idea gained ground, the payment made by the Zamindars was constantly termed tribute, the territory they held was called their hereditary estate and the inhabitants were entirely subject to their oppressions. When the Company took the Kondapalle Circar in A.D. 1766 it was given along with the Ellore and Rajahmundry Circars on a three years' rental to the Nizam's Faujdar, Hasan Ali Khan. | 240 | definition | 1.000 | The first Chief in Council after the English took Kondapalle was in favour of settling every year, according to the harvest, the amount to be paid by each Zamindar to the Company, but in 1771 the Chief in Council wrote that Zamindaris were feudal estates, of which the Zamindars were the proprietors, paying a tribute to Government and furnishing troops in times of war. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the Rythu Seva Kendram scheme? | to provide quality seeds, fertilizers and pesticides to the farmers | Rythu Seva Kendram: Rythu Seva Kendram is another important scheme introduced by the Government in order to provide quality seeds, fertilizers and pesticides to the farmers in the Agricultural Market Yards where the farmers are supposed to sell their produce. Rythu Bazarulu: ‘Rythu Bazarulu’ are innovative scheme introduced by the Government with a view to make the farm fresh vegetables available to the consumers at reasonable prices by the farmers who produce the vegetables in their fields. In doing so the farmers not only get remunerative prices but even more to their produce. They will be freed from the clutches of commission agents in the whole sale vegetables market where commission and other incidental charges are collected at exorbitant rates. There are 8 Rythu Bazars functioning in the district. 17. | 105 | definition | 1.000 | Rythu Seva Kendram: Rythu Seva Kendram is another important scheme introduced by the Government in order to provide quality seeds, fertilizers and pesticides to the farmers in the Agricultural Market Yards where the farmers are supposed to sell their produce. | 71 | page=71,block=19 | ||
| What is the reason for the name of the village Durgi? | the existence of a temple of Goddess Durga on the eastern side of the village | ancient one at the place, is noted for its architectural beauty. Durgi (Durgi Mandal): This village derived its name from the existence of a temple of Goddess Durga on the eastern side of the village. It is at a distance of 12 Kms. to the Macherla town. It is connected by a metal road from Gurazala, Macherla and Veldurthi (Veludurthi). On the southern side of the village there are hill ranges with reserved forests, while on the western side is the Buggavagu reservoir. The ruins of fortifications in the heart of the village bear testimony to the existence of a fort in the bygone days. The village is full of interesting remains, among which nine inscriptions throw light on the Kakatiya dynasty. This village is famous for the carving of stone idols and hence the Government of India has started a stone carving industry at this place for imparting training in this art. | 122 | definition | 1.000 | Durgi (Durgi Mandal): This village derived its name from the existence of a temple of Goddess Durga on the eastern side of the village. | 78 | page=78,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| What is the basic administrative unit used for rural areas? | the revenue village which has definite surveyed boundaries | Village The basic unit for rural areas is the revenue village which has definite surveyed boundaries. The revenue village may comprise of one or more hamlets but the entire village is treated as one unit for presentation of data. In un-surveyed areas, like villages within forest areas, each habitation area with locally recognized boundaries is treated as one village. Rural - Urban area The data in tables on Houses, Household Amenities and Assets are presented separately for rural and urban areas. The unit of classification in this regard is `town' for urban areas and `village' for rural areas. In the Census of India 2001, the definition of urban area adopted is as follows: (a) All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc. | 42 | definition | 1.000 | Village The basic unit for rural areas is the revenue village which has definite surveyed boundaries. | 84 | page=84,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| How is the term mother tongue defined in the census? | the language spoken in childhood by the person's mother to the person. | Language and Mother tongue As per the census concept, each language is a group of mother tongues. The census questionnaire collects information on the mother tongue of each person and mother tongue is defined as the language spoken in childhood by the person's mother to the person. If the mother died in infancy, the language mainly spoken in the person's home in childhood will be the mother tongue. In the case of infants and deaf mutes, the language usually spoken by the mother is considered as mother tongue. It is not necessary that the language spoken as mother tongue should have a script. The mother tongues returned by the respondents in census are classified and grouped under * The agency tracts is comprised of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East-Godavari, West-Godavari and Khammam districts. | 212 | definition | 1.000 | The census questionnaire collects information on the mother tongue of each person and mother tongue is defined as the language spoken in childhood by the person's mother to the person. If the mother died in infancy, the language mainly spoken in the person's home in childhood will be the mother tongue. | 87 | |||
| What is the definition of a literate person? | A person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language | appropriate languages according to their linguistic characteristics. Literate A person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is taken as literate. A person who can only read but cannot write is not literate. It is not necessary that to be considered as literate, a person should have received any formal education or passed any minimum educational standard. Literacy could also have been achieved through adult literacy classes or through any non- formal educational system. People who are blind and can read in Braille are treated as literates. Literacy rate Literacy rate of the population is defined as the percentage of literates in the age group seven years and above. For different age groups the percentage of literates in that age group gives the literacy rate. Educational level The highest level of education a person has completed. | 78 | definition | 1.000 | Literate A person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is taken as literate. | 88 | page=88,block=2 | 0.700 |
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