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AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3 - Question and Answer Dataset

Name: AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3 - Question and Answer Dataset
Creator: censusindia.gov.in
Keywords: Demographics, question-answering, extractive-qa, dr-c-chandramouli, registrar-general-census-commissioner, dr-a-p-singh, deputy-registrar-general-map, ms-y-v-anuradha, district-maps, mdds-codes, villages, mandals

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95 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from AA 2011 Andhra Pradesh vol3, published by censusindia.gov.in. The source is a 548-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include dr. c. chandramouli, registrar general & census commissioner, dr. a.p. singh, deputy registrar general (map), ms. y.v. anuradha, district maps, mdds codes, villages. 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: 74 factual, 13 list, 4 summary, 3 relationship, 1 definition. 21 of the 95 pairs (22.1%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 74 are factual or table-based questions. 95.79% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.

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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
What does the statement show about Mandals and Taluks?	the statement showing Mandals in 1991 & of Taluks in 1981 Census	During the 1991 Census there were 1110 Mandals formed out of 316 Taluks. The following is the statement showing Mandals in 1991 & of Taluks in 1981 Census. Some inter-district changes have also occurred during the decade and have been represented accordingly.	90	definition	1.000	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	The following is the statement showing Mandals in 1991 & of Taluks in 1981 Census.	66	page=66,ocr=6	0.850	valid
What issue did the classification into Part A, B & C states fail to address?	very unequal in size, population and resources	Administrative Divisions 1961 This map illustrates the formation of states and the merger of smaller units with the adjoining states was not the endof the reorganisation of the country into viable administrative divisions. The states were found to be very unequal in size, population and resources. Their classification into three categories known as Part A, B & C states did not prove to be a tidy solution. Consequently a commission under the chairmanship of Shri S.K. Dar was appointed to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra in June 1948. Its report was in favour of maintaining status quo.	251	relationship	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	The states were found to be very unequal in size, population and resources.	60	page=60,ocr=0	0.700	valid
What was the reason for the drastic territorial changes in the state during the decade 1981-1991?	the implementation of the Mandal Commissions Report, in reorganizing the Taluks as Mandals.	Administrative Divisions 1991 This map indicates the Political / Administrative / Territorial changes that occurred in the State during the decade 1981-1991. The administrative set up of the Yanam (French colony) as Union Territory remains unchanged. The Territories of the state under went drastic changes during the decade 1981-1991, consequent upon the implementation of the Mandal Commissions Report, in reorganizing the Taluks as Mandals. This was	352	relationship	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	The Territories of the state under went drastic changes during the decade 1981-1991, consequent upon the implementation of the Mandal Commissions Report, in reorganizing the Taluks as Mandals. This was	66	page=66,ocr=0	0.700	valid
Which taluks were affected by the transfer of villages on 1.12.1979?	Srikalahasti taluk of Chittoor district to Naidupet taluk of Nellore district	In addition to these, there are two more taluks affected by transfer of 14 villages of Srikalahasti taluk of Chittoor district to Naidupet taluk of Nellore district on 1.12.1979 vide G.O. Ms. No. 1384 Revenue (U) dated 28th November, 1979 issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.	87	relationship	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	In addition to these, there are two more taluks affected by transfer of 14 villages of Srikalahasti taluk of Chittoor district to Naidupet taluk of Nellore district on 1.12.1979 vide G.O.	64	page=64,ocr=0	0.700	valid
What coding system is used for villages identified later on?	given Code No. (s) starting from 645571	India has a proud tradition of conducting and the last Sub-district Little Andaman in Andaman Censuses uninterruptedly since 1872. Preparation and Nicobar Islands has been assigned Code No. of Administrative Maps and Thematic Atlases has 05924. the first village Bore in Kupwara district been an integral part of every Census. During of Jammu & Kashmir has been assigned Code No. Census 2011, a coding system as per National 000001 and the last Village Butler Bay Forest Camp standards recommended by Meta Data and Data 4-\| (FDCA) in South Andaman district ofAndaman and Standards Committee has been used. The Location Nicobar Islands has been assigned Code No. 645570. Code Directory has provided unique codes for every A few Villages, which were identified later on, have administrative unit of the country from the Village joey given Code No. (s) starting from 645571. upwards.	831	summary	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	Code Directory has provided unique codes for every A few Villages, which were identified later on, have administrative unit of the country from the Village joey given Code No. (s) starting from 645571.
What was the purpose of the commission chaired by Shri S.K. Dar in 1948?	to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra	Administrative Divisions 1961 This map illustrates the formation of states and the merger of smaller units with the adjoining states was not the endof the reorganisation of the country into viable administrative divisions. The states were found to be very unequal in size, population and resources. Their classification into three categories known as Part A, B & C states did not prove to be a tidy solution. Consequently a commission under the chairmanship of Shri S.K. Dar was appointed to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra in June 1948. Its report was in favour of maintaining status quo.	489	summary	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	Dar was appointed to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra in June 1948.	60	page=60,ocr=0	0.700
Which areas were merged to form Rangareddi district?	some portion of Hyderabad urban Taluk and the merger of rural and urban areas of the remaining taluks of Hyderabad district	Administrative Divisions 1981 Like in the earlier decades, this time also changes in administrative boundaries were noticed in the state. As a result two districts were created during 1971 — 1981. The Territories of the state under-went major changes during 1971-81, because of which Rangareddi and Vizianagaram districts came into existence and transfer of some villages from Chittoor to Nellore district took place. Thereby, the total number of districts in the state increased from 21 in 1971 to 23 during in and of course with one Union Territory of Yanam (Pondicherry). Rangareddi districit was formed on the 15th of August 1978 by carving out some portion of Hyderabad urban Taluk and the merger of rural and urban areas of the remaining taluks of Hyderabad district vide G.O. Ms. No. 1391 Revenue (U) dated 11th August, 1978 issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.	649	summary	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	Rangareddi districit was formed on the 15th of August 1978 by carving out some portion of Hyderabad urban Taluk and the merger of rural and urban areas of the remaining taluks of Hyderabad district vide G.O.
What does Part-II of the publication contain?	the maps showing the evolution of State publications	in the boundary of Administrative Units up to Sub- \| am sure that this publication will be district level during 2001-2011, if any. The Part—ll another useful addition in the vast array of Census contains the maps showing the evolution of State publications. June, 2012 Dr. C. Chandramouli New Delhi Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India ili	205	summary	0.930	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	The Part—ll another useful addition in the vast array of Census contains the maps showing the evolution of State publications.	5	page=5,ocr=11	0.700	valid
What were the three categories into which states were classified before the commission's report?	Part A, B & C states	Administrative Divisions 1961 This map illustrates the formation of states and the merger of smaller units with the adjoining states was not the endof the reorganisation of the country into viable administrative divisions. The states were found to be very unequal in size, population and resources. Their classification into three categories known as Part A, B & C states did not prove to be a tidy solution. Consequently a commission under the chairmanship of Shri S.K. Dar was appointed to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra in June 1948. Its report was in favour of maintaining status quo.	351	list	0.820	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	Their classification into three categories known as Part A, B & C states did not prove to be a tidy solution.	60	page=60,ocr=0	0.700	valid
Which Telugu-speaking districts were added to form Andhra Pradesh in 1956?	Mahbubnagar, Hyderabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda	The recommendations were implemented in 1956 and the existing patterns of administrative units were radically revised. Andhra as it emerged in October 1953 comprised the districts of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur, Cuddapah & Chittoor. Parts of Bellary district were added to Kurnool and Anantapur. This nascent state of Andhra was expanded to form Andhra Pradesh with the addition of the other Telugu-speaking districts of Mahbubnagar, Hyderabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda in the wake of states reorganisation in 1956. The implementation of the Patraskar Award through the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act 1959 resulted in changes in the boundaries of Chittoor districit of Andhra Pradesh.	495	list	0.820	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	This nascent state of Andhra was expanded to form Andhra Pradesh with the addition of the other Telugu-speaking districts of Mahbubnagar, Hyderabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda in the wake of states reorganisation in 1956.

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Category: Demographics
Language: English
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File size: 94.1 KB
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Source: censusindia.gov.in
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Sample rows from AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3 - Question and Answer Dataset
question	answer	context	answer_start	question_type	knowledge_quality_score	source_document	source_quote	source_page	source_location	confidence	validation_status
What does the statement show about Mandals and Taluks?	the statement showing Mandals in 1991 & of Taluks in 1981 Census	During the 1991 Census there were 1110 Mandals formed out of 316 Taluks. The following is the statement showing Mandals in 1991 & of Taluks in 1981 Census. Some inter-district changes have also occurred during the decade and have been represented accordingly.	90	definition	1.000	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	The following is the statement showing Mandals in 1991 & of Taluks in 1981 Census.	66	page=66,ocr=6	0.850	valid
What issue did the classification into Part A, B & C states fail to address?	very unequal in size, population and resources	Administrative Divisions 1961 This map illustrates the formation of states and the merger of smaller units with the adjoining states was not the endof the reorganisation of the country into viable administrative divisions. The states were found to be very unequal in size, population and resources. Their classification into three categories known as Part A, B & C states did not prove to be a tidy solution. Consequently a commission under the chairmanship of Shri S.K. Dar was appointed to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra in June 1948. Its report was in favour of maintaining status quo.	251	relationship	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	The states were found to be very unequal in size, population and resources.	60	page=60,ocr=0	0.700	valid
What was the reason for the drastic territorial changes in the state during the decade 1981-1991?	the implementation of the Mandal Commissions Report, in reorganizing the Taluks as Mandals.	Administrative Divisions 1991 This map indicates the Political / Administrative / Territorial changes that occurred in the State during the decade 1981-1991. The administrative set up of the Yanam (French colony) as Union Territory remains unchanged. The Territories of the state under went drastic changes during the decade 1981-1991, consequent upon the implementation of the Mandal Commissions Report, in reorganizing the Taluks as Mandals. This was	352	relationship	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	The Territories of the state under went drastic changes during the decade 1981-1991, consequent upon the implementation of the Mandal Commissions Report, in reorganizing the Taluks as Mandals. This was	66	page=66,ocr=0	0.700	valid
Which taluks were affected by the transfer of villages on 1.12.1979?	Srikalahasti taluk of Chittoor district to Naidupet taluk of Nellore district	In addition to these, there are two more taluks affected by transfer of 14 villages of Srikalahasti taluk of Chittoor district to Naidupet taluk of Nellore district on 1.12.1979 vide G.O. Ms. No. 1384 Revenue (U) dated 28th November, 1979 issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.	87	relationship	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	In addition to these, there are two more taluks affected by transfer of 14 villages of Srikalahasti taluk of Chittoor district to Naidupet taluk of Nellore district on 1.12.1979 vide G.O.	64	page=64,ocr=0	0.700	valid
What coding system is used for villages identified later on?	given Code No. (s) starting from 645571	India has a proud tradition of conducting and the last Sub-district Little Andaman in Andaman Censuses uninterruptedly since 1872. Preparation and Nicobar Islands has been assigned Code No. of Administrative Maps and Thematic Atlases has 05924. the first village Bore in Kupwara district been an integral part of every Census. During of Jammu & Kashmir has been assigned Code No. Census 2011, a coding system as per National 000001 and the last Village Butler Bay Forest Camp standards recommended by Meta Data and Data 4-\| (FDCA) in South Andaman district ofAndaman and Standards Committee has been used. The Location Nicobar Islands has been assigned Code No. 645570. Code Directory has provided unique codes for every A few Villages, which were identified later on, have administrative unit of the country from the Village joey given Code No. (s) starting from 645571. upwards.	831	summary	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	Code Directory has provided unique codes for every A few Villages, which were identified later on, have administrative unit of the country from the Village joey given Code No. (s) starting from 645571.
What was the purpose of the commission chaired by Shri S.K. Dar in 1948?	to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra	Administrative Divisions 1961 This map illustrates the formation of states and the merger of smaller units with the adjoining states was not the endof the reorganisation of the country into viable administrative divisions. The states were found to be very unequal in size, population and resources. Their classification into three categories known as Part A, B & C states did not prove to be a tidy solution. Consequently a commission under the chairmanship of Shri S.K. Dar was appointed to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra in June 1948. Its report was in favour of maintaining status quo.	489	summary	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	Dar was appointed to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra in June 1948.	60	page=60,ocr=0	0.700
Which areas were merged to form Rangareddi district?	some portion of Hyderabad urban Taluk and the merger of rural and urban areas of the remaining taluks of Hyderabad district	Administrative Divisions 1981 Like in the earlier decades, this time also changes in administrative boundaries were noticed in the state. As a result two districts were created during 1971 — 1981. The Territories of the state under-went major changes during 1971-81, because of which Rangareddi and Vizianagaram districts came into existence and transfer of some villages from Chittoor to Nellore district took place. Thereby, the total number of districts in the state increased from 21 in 1971 to 23 during in and of course with one Union Territory of Yanam (Pondicherry). Rangareddi districit was formed on the 15th of August 1978 by carving out some portion of Hyderabad urban Taluk and the merger of rural and urban areas of the remaining taluks of Hyderabad district vide G.O. Ms. No. 1391 Revenue (U) dated 11th August, 1978 issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.	649	summary	0.970	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	Rangareddi districit was formed on the 15th of August 1978 by carving out some portion of Hyderabad urban Taluk and the merger of rural and urban areas of the remaining taluks of Hyderabad district vide G.O.
What does Part-II of the publication contain?	the maps showing the evolution of State publications	in the boundary of Administrative Units up to Sub- \| am sure that this publication will be district level during 2001-2011, if any. The Part—ll another useful addition in the vast array of Census contains the maps showing the evolution of State publications. June, 2012 Dr. C. Chandramouli New Delhi Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India ili	205	summary	0.930	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	The Part—ll another useful addition in the vast array of Census contains the maps showing the evolution of State publications.	5	page=5,ocr=11	0.700	valid
What were the three categories into which states were classified before the commission's report?	Part A, B & C states	Administrative Divisions 1961 This map illustrates the formation of states and the merger of smaller units with the adjoining states was not the endof the reorganisation of the country into viable administrative divisions. The states were found to be very unequal in size, population and resources. Their classification into three categories known as Part A, B & C states did not prove to be a tidy solution. Consequently a commission under the chairmanship of Shri S.K. Dar was appointed to examine and report on the formation of the new linguistic provinces of Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra in June 1948. Its report was in favour of maintaining status quo.	351	list	0.820	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	Their classification into three categories known as Part A, B & C states did not prove to be a tidy solution.	60	page=60,ocr=0	0.700	valid
Which Telugu-speaking districts were added to form Andhra Pradesh in 1956?	Mahbubnagar, Hyderabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda	The recommendations were implemented in 1956 and the existing patterns of administrative units were radically revised. Andhra as it emerged in October 1953 comprised the districts of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur, Cuddapah & Chittoor. Parts of Bellary district were added to Kurnool and Anantapur. This nascent state of Andhra was expanded to form Andhra Pradesh with the addition of the other Telugu-speaking districts of Mahbubnagar, Hyderabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda in the wake of states reorganisation in 1956. The implementation of the Patraskar Award through the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act 1959 resulted in changes in the boundaries of Chittoor districit of Andhra Pradesh.	495	list	0.820	https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/14/download/12/AA_2011_Andhra_Pradesh_vol3.pdf	This nascent state of Andhra was expanded to form Andhra Pradesh with the addition of the other Telugu-speaking districts of Mahbubnagar, Hyderabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda in the wake of states reorganisation in 1956.

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