| What are the three categories in the silk industry of the district? | three distinct categories in this industry, namely (i) Mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing (ii) Peeling of raw silk (iii) Weaving of silk fabrics | Silk production of the district is still very important and holds a special position in the economy at the State level. There are three distinct categories in this industry, namely (i) Mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing (ii) Peeling of raw silk (iii) Weaving of silk fabrics. Jute is the other important cash crop in the district. | 130 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | There are three distinct categories in this industry, namely (i) Mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing (ii) Peeling of raw silk (iii) Weaving of silk fabrics. | 37 | page=37,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Nil Sasthi festival? | the festival particularly involving the mothers, who on the day prior to Chaitra Sankranti worship the deity Nilambar Shiva for the well-being of their children | Chaitra Sankranti is popularly known by the name Chadak. Nil Sasthi is the festival particularly involving the mothers, who on the day prior to Chaitra Sankranti worship the deity Nilambar Shiva for the well-being of their children. Gajans are invariably accompanied by local fairs which vary by size, big or small. | 71 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | Nil Sasthi is the festival particularly involving the mothers, who on the day prior to Chaitra Sankranti worship the deity Nilambar Shiva for the well-being of their children. | 125 | page=125,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the right portion of the district described as? | an alluvial tract formed by inundation | These two divisions except the South-Eastern portion are in sharp contrast so far as soil is concerned. The right portion is an alluvial tract formed by inundation. The soil is very fertile for growing aus, paddy, jute and rabi crops. | 125 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | The right portion is an alluvial tract formed by inundation. | 31 | page=31,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the significance of Eid in the Islamic faith? | 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. | 92 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | The religious Eid is a single day during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. | 124 | page=124,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. | 111 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | The Foot Paths are not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases. | 51 | page=51,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the purpose of the palace with the name Hazarduary? | used for holding Durbar and other official work of the Nawabs as also for the residence of high ranking British officials | Reminiscent of Italian style, as seen in its huge flight of stairs and colossal pillars, this palace has about thousand real and false doors, and hence the name Hazarduary (the term `Duar’ means door) . The palace was used for holding Durbar and other official work of the Nawabs as also for the residence of high ranking British officials. It now houses a museum displaying the stupendous and rare collection of books, manuscripts, statues, arms, paintings and furniture of the Nawabs of Bengal. | 218 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | The palace was used for holding Durbar and other official work of the Nawabs as also for the residence of high ranking British officials. | 7 | page=7,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is literacy rate defined for a population? | the percentage of literates in the age-group seven years and above | 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. | 245 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | Literacy Rate : Literacy rate of the population is defined as the percentage of literates in the age-group seven years and above. | 44 |
| How is mother tongue determined for infants and deaf mutes? | the language usually spoken by the mother | 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 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. | 158 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | In the case of infants and deaf mutes, the language usually spoken by the mother is considered as mother tongue. | 44 | page=44,block=1 | 0.700 |
| What activities qualify a person as a cultivator? | cultivation of land owned or from government or from private persons or institutions for payment in money, kind or share | Main Worker : A person who has worked for major part of the reference period (i.e. six months or more during the last one year preceding the date of enumeration) in any economically productive activity is termed as ‘main worker’. Marginal Worker : A person who worked for 3 months or less but less than six months of the reference period (i.e. in the last one year preceding the date of enumeration) in any economic activity is termed as ‘marginal worker’. Non-Worker : A person who has not worked at all in any economically productive activity during the reference period (i.e. last one year preceding the date of enumeration) is termed as ‘non-worker’. Cultivator : For purposes of the Census, a person is classified as cultivator if he or she is engaged in cultivation of land owned or from government or from private persons or institutions for payment in money, kind or share. | 760 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | Cultivator : For purposes of the Census, a person is classified as cultivator if he or she is engaged in cultivation of land owned or from government or from private persons or institutions for payment in money, kind or share. |
| What architectural style does the Charbangla temple consist of? | four single bungalow style huts, facing inwards to constitute a courtyard | In Kumarpara there is a temple dedicated to Radhamadhab (Manifestation of Lord Krishna). The image of the deity was installed in 1609 by Haripriya Bansibadan, who was a disciple of Jib Goswami and the Parshanath temple built by the Jagat Seth situated on the bank of the river Bhagirathi. Baranagar, which lies within 3 kilometres from the Azimganj railway station, is a city of temples which were all built during the tenure of Rani Bhavani and Raja Ramkrishna in the second half of the 18th century. They are Charbangla temple, Modan Gopal temple, Bhavaniswar temple, Raj Rajeswari temple, Astabhuja temple etc. The most famous among them is the Charbangla temple which consists of four single bungalow style huts, facing inwards to constitute a courtyard and each containing lingams which are still in worship. | 684 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1340/download/4374/DH_2011_1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf | The most famous among them is the Charbangla temple which consists of four single bungalow style huts, facing inwards to constitute a courtyard and each containing lingams which are still in worship. |