| What is the significance of the religious holiday Eid in Islam? | a single day during which Muslims are not permitted to fast | It marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of sawm fasting). The religious Eid is a single day during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. | 91 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | The religious Eid is a single day during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. | 106 | page=106,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the term for the periodic winds that blow across the district? | known as the monsoon wind | An important feature of the climatic conditions of the district is the periodic wind that blows across it. The seasonal winds are known as the monsoon wind. The uneven spatial distribution of rainfall in the district occurs because of the patterns of variation it its topographic profile and the tracks followed by monsoon depressions. | 130 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | The seasonal winds are known as the monsoon wind. | 28 | page=28,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of traffic are Foot Paths unsuitable for? | not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases | 7.16 Foot Path (FP): A trodden path for the use by pedestrians and in some cases bicycles. The Foot Paths are not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases. Most of the interior/forest villages are connected by Foot Paths. | 110 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | The Foot Paths are not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases. | 49 | page=49,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What activities are included under the definition of work? | participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit | Literacy could 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. Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical and/or mental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also includes effective supervision and direction of work. It even includes part time help or unpaid work on farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity. | 507 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. |
| What defines a Census House as a separate unit? | having a separate main entrance from the road or common courtyard or staircase, etc. | Census House : A ‘CensusHouse’ is a building or part of a building used or recognized as a separate unit because of having a separate main entrance from the road or common courtyard or staircase, etc. It may be occupied or vacant. It may be used for residential or non- residential purpose or both. If a building has a number of Flats or Blocks/Wings, which are independent of one another having separate entrances of their own from the road or a common staircase or a common courtyard leading to a main gate, these are considered as a separate Census house. 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. | 116 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | Census House : A ‘CensusHouse’ is a building or part of a building used or recognized as a separate unit because of having a separate main entrance from the road or common courtyard or staircase, etc. It may be occupied or vacant. |
| What determines the civic status of a town or city? | Civic Administrative Authority of the town | Non-CensusConcepts and Definitions Civic status of urban units : Civic Status of a town/city is determined on the basis of Civic Administrative Authority of the town e.g. Municipal Corporation/Corporation, Municipal Committee/Municipal council, Municipality etc. Size class of U.A./town: Size-class of U.A./Town is based on the population size of the U.A./City/Town. U.A.s/Towns with 100,000 and above population is classified as Class I U.A.s/Towns.Towns with 50,000 to 99,999population are classified as Class II towns, 20,000 to 49,999 population are Class III towns, population with 10,000 to 19,999 are Class IV towns, population with 5,000 and 9,999 are Class V towns and towns with less than 5,000 population are Class VI towns. | 123 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | Non-CensusConcepts and Definitions Civic status of urban units : Civic Status of a town/city is determined on the basis of Civic Administrative Authority of the town e.g. | 44 | page=44,block=1 | 0.700 |
| What does Column 15 indicate about medicine shops? | The number of Medicine shops available in the town | Home, Mobile Health Clinic and Others as available in the town, are indicated in these columns (along with number of beds in brackets). If a medical facility is not available in the town, the name of the nearest place and its distance in kilometers from the town where the facility is available is mentioned. Column 14– Veterinary Hospital: The Number of Veterinary Hospitals available in the town is given in this column. Column 15– Medicine Shop:The number of Medicine shops available in the town is given in this column. | 448 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | Column 15– Medicine Shop:The number of Medicine shops available in the town is given in this column. | 124 | page=124,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the Bengali proverb 'Baro Mase Tero Parbon' signify? | thirteen festivals in twelve months | Major Social and Cultural Activities of the District like Festivals and Fairs Innumerable fairs, festivals and socio-cultural events are held throughout the year in the district having wide admixture of religion, community and culture. The followers of the main faiths and some tribal groups observe their own religious festivals whereas they intermingle in certain melas (fairs) and ceremonies. Brief notes on the major festivals and melas of the district are given below : (a) Festivals Celebrated throughout the State : West Bengal celebrates many pujas (worship) and festivals. The Bengali proverb “Baro Mase Tero Parbon” (thirteen festivals in twelve months) indicates the abundant of festivity in the State. We are trying to go across the State Level common festivals in brief that are celebrated with great grandeur all over West Bengal with great enthusiasm. | 627 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | The Bengali proverb “Baro Mase Tero Parbon” (thirteen festivals in twelve months) indicates the abundant of festivity in the State. | 105 |
| What does the Sakhi Sambad section of Kavigan deal with? | the love-songs related to Radha-Krishna | The bandana can be directed to or be in praise of deities like Saraswati, Ganesh or even to common people and the audience as deemed fit by a particular kaviyal. This is followed by Radha–Krishna related song, some call it agamani. Then songs on four subjects are sung :(i)sakhisambad, (ii)biraha, (iii) lahar and (iv) kheur. Sakhi Sambad deals with the love-songs related to Radha-Krishna. Biraha is about the mortal pang of separation of common human beings. Kheur is somewhat about god and goddesses, but often includes mild slangs. the competitive part starts. It mainly consists of the Lahar, where the competitors personally attack each other, musico- verbally. In kavigan, also referred to as kabirlarai, two persons who are lyricist plus composer at the same time answer each other in form of songs. | 350 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | Sakhi Sambad deals with the love-songs related to Radha-Krishna. | 108 | page=108,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the name 'Kadam Rasool Mosque' refer to? | the footprints of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad on stone | The word kadam means footprint and this mosque bears such name because it contains the footprints of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad on stone. Believed to be built by Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1530, there are four towers made of black marble situated in four corners with the spires on top covered with intricate artwork. Tomb of Fateh Khan and Tantipara Mosque : Built in the Hindu chala (roof) style in the 17th century, this mosque is opposite the Kadam Rasool Mosque. Fateh Khan was a commander of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s army. The elegant Tantipara Mosque, with its intricate terracotta decoration, stands a short distance away. Adina Mosque : Probably the most famous landmark of the district, this mosque was built by Sultan Sujabder Shah in 1369 during his reign from 1358-1390 AD. | 83 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1338/download/4366/DH_2011_1906_PART_A_DCHB_MALDAH.pdf | The word kadam means footprint and this mosque bears such name because it contains the footprints of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad on stone. | 111 | page=111,block=1 | 0.700 |