18 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Tables, Part II, Vol-V, Bengal, published by censusindia.gov.in. The source is a 447-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include volume v, part ii, bengal, calcutta, population, religion, education, language. 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. Question types in the export: 16 factual, 1 relationship, 1 summary. 2 of the 18 pairs (11.1%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 16 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 18 question-and-answer pairs derived from the 1911 Bengal census publication, focusing on topics such as caste, religion, education, and occupational classification. The questions are primarily factual, with a small proportion addressing relationships or explanations. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original text. The dataset highlights specific classifications and regional statistics, such as the grouping of minor castes and the occupational classification scheme based on M. Bertillon's framework.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| Why is The strength of some ea tes not the same a in Table IX? | tb~ fact that figllre$ havo boen oompH d for different local arens | A in Tahle IX, the selected caste and tribes are grouped together for homogeneous clistricts, or tatistics are given for single dietl'iets in which they are especially numerous. The strength of some ea tes is not the same a in Table IX owing to tb~ fact that figllre$ havo boen oompH d for different local arens. | 245 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | The strength of some ea tes is not the same a in Table IX owing to tb~ fact that figllre$ havo boen oompH d for different local arens. | 205 | page=205,block=3 | 0.800 | valid |
| What happens to castes that are numerically insignificant or too localized for separate entry? | group d tog ther under the bead "MinoI' Oastes" | Castes which arc numerically insignificant, and which 0.1' either of for iO'n origin. 0)' too localiz d fo SC})RTate entry, a.re group d tog ther under the bead "MinoI' Oastes" in each part, dotails being givQn for them in the o.ppcndix printed at tho end a tho tn,hle. 1uJ a rul , P r ons conv~'ted from Hinduism or ~luhammadanism to Chl'i tianity w re returned as "N a "ive Chri tian," and their cns~ of orj~in was not mClltioned in the cell us chooulcs. In th ca {l of conv rts b 'longlIlg to aboriginal tt'ibes, however, the name of the tribo 11 frequently given, and the number so returned ha been noted in the remarks column of the table. | 129 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | 0)' too localiz d fo SC})RTate entry, a.re group d tog ther under the bead "MinoI' Oastes" in each part, dotails being givQn for them in the o.ppcndix printed at tho end a tho tn,hle. | 153 | page=153,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How are persons converted from Hinduism or Muhammadanism to Christianity categorized? | returned as "N a "ive Chri tian," | Castes which arc numerically insignificant, and which 0.1' either of for iO'n origin. 0)' too localiz d fo SC})RTate entry, a.re group d tog ther under the bead "MinoI' Oastes" in each part, dotails being givQn for them in the o.ppcndix printed at tho end a tho tn,hle. 1uJ a rul , P r ons conv~'ted from Hinduism or ~luhammadanism to Chl'i tianity w re returned as "N a "ive Chri tian," and their cns~ of orj~in was not mClltioned in the cell us chooulcs. In th ca {l of conv rts b 'longlIlg to aboriginal tt'ibes, however, the name of the tribo 11 frequently given, and the number so returned ha been noted in the remarks column of the table. | 354 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | 1uJ a rul , P r ons conv~'ted from Hinduism or ~luhammadanism to Chl'i tianity w re returned as "N a "ive Chri tian," and their cns~ of orj~in was not mClltioned in the cell us chooulcs. | 153 | page=153,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| In which divisions were statistics compiled only for selected castes? | 13ur(b an and Pr id ncy Divisions _and in D;rj cling and Cooch Behar | THI table is diYided into two po. 'ts. Part A gives statistics for tho ct · and tribes of llinduH, Animist, Buddhist and Jai.n ·, und Part B 'fa..r Muhammadan. 'Fh figUl' s for Christian arc omitted from this table, thoy are dealt with in Tables xvn and VITI. In tho 13ur(b an and Pr id ncy Divisions _and in D;rj cling and Cooch Behar statistics have boon compiled only for loeted east while in Eastern B ngal all castes have been dealt with. Agllins each casto., not dealt wi h in the form r, an astel'isk has b en put and a foot-no e added. howing tha.t tatistics for it have b n compiled in 'Eastern Bengal only. | 267 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | In tho 13ur(b an and Pr id ncy Divisions _and in D;rj cling and Cooch Behar statistics have boon compiled only for loeted east while in Eastern B ngal all castes have been dealt with. | 153 | page=153,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What classification system was used as the basis for the new scheme of occupational classification? | that dra.wn up by M. Bertillon | FOR the p rpo e of this table. a now scheme of clBiSSification or occu- patio ,based OD that dra.wn up by M. Bertillon, ha.s eon framed by the Census Commissioner. All occupations are divided, a.ccording to this ch me. into four main classes and subdivided into 12 sub-classe , 55 ord rand 169 groups. The t hi is divided int five parts, A, B, a, D a.nd E. Part A. is sub- dividod into two clions. The first section contains a general summary giving tlle total strength of each group, order, suh-class and class for (1) :British territory, (2) Feudatory Stat sand (3) cities. The socond section give for eo.ch eli ttict and. State the total strongth of ea.ch ot'der and detailed statistic 0 those groups, the strength or which reaches 1,000 in any district. Part B shows the 8ub'idiary occupations of those persons whos main occupation i agriculture. | 88 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | a now scheme of clBiSSification or occu- patio ,based OD that dra.wn up by M. Bertillon, ha.s eon framed by the Census Commissioner. | 213 | page=213,block=2 | ||
| What detail is frequently given for converts belonging to aboriginal tribes? | the name of the tribo | Castes which arc numerically insignificant, and which 0.1' either of for iO'n origin. 0)' too localiz d fo SC})RTate entry, a.re group d tog ther under the bead "MinoI' Oastes" in each part, dotails being givQn for them in the o.ppcndix printed at tho end a tho tn,hle. 1uJ a rul , P r ons conv~'ted from Hinduism or ~luhammadanism to Chl'i tianity w re returned as "N a "ive Chri tian," and their cns~ of orj~in was not mClltioned in the cell us chooulcs. In th ca {l of conv rts b 'longlIlg to aboriginal tt'ibes, however, the name of the tribo 11 frequently given, and the number so returned ha been noted in the remarks column of the table. | 525 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | In th ca {l of conv rts b 'longlIlg to aboriginal tt'ibes, however, the name of the tribo 11 frequently given, and the number so returned ha been noted in the remarks column of the table. | 153 | page=153,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What indicates that a caste's statistics are compiled only in Eastern Bengal? | an astel'isk has b en put and a foot-no e added | THI table is diYided into two po. 'ts. Part A gives statistics for tho ct · and tribes of llinduH, Animist, Buddhist and Jai.n ·, und Part B 'fa..r Muhammadan. 'Fh figUl' s for Christian arc omitted from this table, thoy are dealt with in Tables xvn and VITI. In tho 13ur(b an and Pr id ncy Divisions _and in D;rj cling and Cooch Behar statistics have boon compiled only for loeted east while in Eastern B ngal all castes have been dealt with. Agllins each casto., not dealt wi h in the form r, an astel'isk has b en put and a foot-no e added. howing tha.t tatistics for it have b n compiled in 'Eastern Bengal only. | 495 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | Agllins each casto., not dealt wi h in the form r, an astel'isk has b en put and a foot-no e added. | 153 | page=153,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| Where is the number of converts from aboriginal tribes noted? | in the remarks column of the table | Castes which arc numerically insignificant, and which 0.1' either of for iO'n origin. 0)' too localiz d fo SC})RTate entry, a.re group d tog ther under the bead "MinoI' Oastes" in each part, dotails being givQn for them in the o.ppcndix printed at tho end a tho tn,hle. 1uJ a rul , P r ons conv~'ted from Hinduism or ~luhammadanism to Chl'i tianity w re returned as "N a "ive Chri tian," and their cns~ of orj~in was not mClltioned in the cell us chooulcs. In th ca {l of conv rts b 'longlIlg to aboriginal tt'ibes, however, the name of the tribo 11 frequently given, and the number so returned ha been noted in the remarks column of the table. | 609 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | In th ca {l of conv rts b 'longlIlg to aboriginal tt'ibes, however, the name of the tribo 11 frequently given, and the number so returned ha been noted in the remarks column of the table. | 153 | page=153,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How many main classes are included in the new occupational classification scheme? | four main classes | FOR the p rpo e of this table. a now scheme of clBiSSification or occu- patio ,based OD that dra.wn up by M. Bertillon, ha.s eon framed by the Census Commissioner. All occupations are divided, a.ccording to this ch me. into four main classes and subdivided into 12 sub-classe , 55 ord rand 169 groups. The t hi is divided int five parts, A, B, a, D a.nd E. Part A. is sub- dividod into two clions. The first section contains a general summary giving tlle total strength of each group, order, suh-class and class for (1) :British territory, (2) Feudatory Stat sand (3) cities. The socond section give for eo.ch eli ttict and. State the total strongth of ea.ch ot'der and detailed statistic 0 those groups, the strength or which reaches 1,000 in any district. Part B shows the 8ub'idiary occupations of those persons whos main occupation i agriculture. | 224 | factual | 0.490 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | into four main classes and subdivided into 12 sub-classe , 55 ord rand 169 groups. | 213 | page=213,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| Where were statistics compiled for all castes? | Eastern B ngal | THI table is diYided into two po. 'ts. Part A gives statistics for tho ct · and tribes of llinduH, Animist, Buddhist and Jai.n ·, und Part B 'fa..r Muhammadan. 'Fh figUl' s for Christian arc omitted from this table, thoy are dealt with in Tables xvn and VITI. In tho 13ur(b an and Pr id ncy Divisions _and in D;rj cling and Cooch Behar statistics have boon compiled only for loeted east while in Eastern B ngal all castes have been dealt with. Agllins each casto., not dealt wi h in the form r, an astel'isk has b en put and a foot-no e added. howing tha.t tatistics for it have b n compiled in 'Eastern Bengal only. | 396 | factual | 0.450 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32438/download/35619/B43C_1911.pdf | In tho 13ur(b an and Pr id ncy Divisions _and in D;rj cling and Cooch Behar statistics have boon compiled only for loeted east while in Eastern B ngal all castes have been dealt with. | 153 | page=153,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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