664 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Dh 2011 1028 Part a Dchb Patna, published by censusindia.gov.in. The source is a 970-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include guru gobind singh ji, maharaja ranjit singh, ganges river, c.d. blocks, state highway, educational facilities, medical facilities, civic amenities. 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: 397 factual, 73 list, 71 definition, 59 summary, 34 table, 20 relationship, 10 comparison. 233 of the 664 pairs (35.1%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 431 are factual or table-based questions. 97.59% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 664 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the 2011 District Census Handbook for Patna, Bihar, published by censusindia.gov.in. The questions span various types, including factual, definition, summary, and list-based queries, and cover topics such as civic amenities, educational facilities, medical infrastructure, and historical events. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original text. The dataset includes metadata like the page number and location within the document for verification purposes.
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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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| What role does Patna town play in the district's economy? | the hub of commercial activities of the district | The district may now be said to be fairly well- connected by Road and Rail. Patna town is the hub of commercial activities of the district. Its central position at the junction of the three great rivers, viz., the Sone, the Gandak and the Ganges gives it an additional advantage for the purpose of transport by river. | 90 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | Patna town is the hub of commercial activities of the district. | 37 | page=37,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What were the English unable to stop in the mufassil areas? | not able to stop the activities of the rebels in mufassil areas, though Patna remained quiet | Several government Thanas were stormed and destroyed. The English were not able to stop the activities of the rebels in mufassil areas, though Patna remained quiet. The Struggle of 1857, however, ultimately failed and the English rule over the country continued for another ninety years. | 71 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | The English were not able to stop the activities of the rebels in mufassil areas, though Patna remained quiet. | 27 | page=27,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is a literate person defined in terms of age and ability? | A person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language | 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. 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. | 169 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | Literate: A person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is taken as literate. | 45 | page=45,block=1 | ||
| How is the class of a town determined in the 2011 Census? | according to population of the towns in 2011 Census | Town Directory 2011 Census:- Statement I :- Status and Growth History:- Column 1 – Serial Number:- Self explanatory Column 2:- Class, Name and civic status of town:- The Class is presented according to population of the towns in 2011 Census as follows: Population Class Population Class 100,000 and above I 10,000 – 19,999 IV 50,000 – 99,999 II 5,000 – 9,999 V 20,000 – 49,999 III Below - 5,000 VI The following abbreviations are used to denote the Civic Status of the town. Civic Status Codes Civic Status Codes i-Municipal Corporation M.Corp. xii – Notified Town Area NTA ii-Municipal Committee MC xiii – Industrial Notified Area | 189 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | Town Directory 2011 Census:- Statement I :- Status and Growth History:- Column 1 – Serial Number:- Self explanatory Column 2:- Class, Name and civic status of town:- The Class is presented according to population of the towns in 2011 Census as follows: Population Class Population Class 100,000 and above I 10,000 – 19,999 IV 50,000 – 99,999 II 5,000 – 9,999 V 20,000 – 49,999 III Below - 5,000 VI The following abbreviations are used to denote the Civic Status of the town. | ||||
| How is the sex ratio in a population calculated? | Number of females per 1,000 males in a population. | Work participation rate: Percentage of Workers (Main + Marginal) to total population. Population density: Population density is the number of persons inhabited per square kilometer of the area. Age: Age is measured in terms of the completed number of years. Sex Ratio: Number of females per 1,000 males in a population. (iii) Non-Census Concepts 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. | 269 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | Sex Ratio: Number of females per 1,000 males in a population. (iii) Non-Census Concepts 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. | 47 | page=47,block=1 | ||
| What activities classify a person as a cultivator in the Census? | cultivation of land owned or from government or from private persons or institutions for payment in money, kind or share. | 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. Cultivation also includes effective supervision or direction in cultivation. | 527 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.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. Cultivation also includes effective supervision or direction in cultivation. | ||||
| What are the main components of doras soil? | clay and sand mixed in almost equal proportions. | Cash crops such as vegetables, water melons, etc., are also grown in diara belt. The soils found in the district are mainly of four kinds, viz. (i) kewal (ii) doras, (iii) balsundari and (iv) rehra. The kewal soil consists of hard clay and is very suitable for growing paddy. It has the capacity to retain moisture and is suitable for rabi cultivation also. The Mokameh Tal consists mainly of this soil. As the tal is under water most of the time, only rabi crops are grown in it. The doras soil is formed of clay and sand mixed in almost equal proportions. On uplands near the homestead, it is used for growing potatoes and vegetables. In fields it yields both paddy and Rabi crops. Balsundari soil has a greater proportion of sand than clay in it. It produces rabi crops and Spices. Rehra soil contains carbonate of soda in it and is not | 509 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | The doras soil is formed of clay and sand mixed in almost equal proportions. On uplands near the homestead, it is used for growing potatoes and vegetables. | 33 | page=33,block=1 | ||
| What did the letters discovered in Pir Ali's house reveal about the nature of the 1857 uprising? | the uprising was not a sepoy mutiny but a planned effort to free the country from foreign rule. | The next event of importance in the district was the war of Indian Independence or the Great Mutiny of 1857 as it is sometimes called. The events in the up-country had inspired the people of Bihar also and they prepared to overthrow the foreign yoke. The letters found in the house of Pir Ali, a book-seller at Patna, in the course of a search of his house on the 4th July 1858 confirmed that the uprising was not a sepoy mutiny but a planned effort to free the country from foreign rule. Tayler was then the Commissioner of Patna. He wanted General Lloyd, who was in command of the military divisions at Dinapur, to disarm them. The General was hesitant, and at long last he reluctantly agreed to take away the percussion-caps of the sepoys. The Indian soldiers could not tolerate the insult inflicted upon them. | 393 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | The letters found in the house of Pir Ali, a book-seller at Patna, in the course of a search of his house on the 4th July 1858 confirmed that the uprising was not a sepoy mutiny but a planned effort to free the country from foreign rule. Tayler was then the Commissioner of Patna. | ||||
| What distance codes are used to indicate the availability of amenities in villages? | a for < 5 Kms, b for 5-10 Kms and c for 10+ kms | Village connected to highways,village roads, banks & credit societies (If amenities available code -Yes is given, If not available within the village , the distance range code viz; a for < 5 Kms, b for 5-10 Kms and c for 10+ kms of nearest place where facility is available is given). | 181 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | Village connected to highways,village roads, banks & credit societies (If amenities available code -Yes is given, If not available within the village , the distance range code viz; a for < 5 Kms, b for 5-10 Kms and c for 10+ kms of nearest place where facility is available is given). | 244 | page=244,block=13 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'declassified' mean in the context of census towns? | the census towns of 2001 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria | (a) New (i) Statutory town Bihta (Nagar Panchayat) Naubatpur (Nagar Panchayat) Bikram (Nagar Panchayat) (ii) Census town Saidpura (CT) Pataliputra Housing Colony (CT) Nohsa (CT) Kurthaur (CT) Pareo (CT) Janpur (CT) Dariapur (CT) (b) Denotified NIL (i)Statutory towns of 2001 census denotified and also did not satisfy the criteria to be treated as census towns. (ii)Statutory towns of 2001 census denotified but identified as census towns based on demographic and economic criteria. (iii)Census towns of 2001 census are notified as statutory town in 2011 census. (c) Declassified NIL (d) Wholly merged with other town(s). NIL *Declassified means the census towns of 2001 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria. Table-3 is self explanatory. | 646 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/298/download/842/DH_2011_1028_PART_A_DCHB_PATNA.pdf | NIL *Declassified means the census towns of 2001 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria. | 56 | page=56,block=3 |
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