399 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Srs Stat 2018, published by censusindia.gov.in. The source is a 359-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include sample registration system, statistical report 2018, india, birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate, fertility indicators, mortality indicators. 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: 273 factual, 35 list, 30 definition, 30 summary, 24 comparison, 7 relationship. 126 of the 399 pairs (31.6%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 273 are factual or table-based questions. 98.75% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 399 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2018, published by censusindia.gov.in. It covers topics such as fertility, mortality, and demographic indicators across India. The dataset includes detailed answers sourced directly from the report, along with their context, page references, and validation status. Questions range from factual inquiries to comparisons and definitions, providing a comprehensive view of India's demographic trends and survey methodologies.
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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 is considered the key indicator for determining the sample size? | the decisive indicator for estimation of sample size | 1.17 The Infant Mortality is the decisive indicator for estimation of sample size. The permissible level of error has been taken as within 15 prse (percentage relative standard error) at Natural Division level in respect of major States having population more than 10 million as per Census 2011. | 29 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | The Infant Mortality is the decisive indicator for estimation of sample size. | 34 | page=34,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Sample Registration System in the country? | the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level | The Sample Registration System (SRS) is the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level. The present Report contains data on fertility and mortality indicators for the year 2018 for India and bigger States/UTs. | 40 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | The Sample Registration System (SRS) is the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level. | 26 | page=26,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the significance of mortality in demographic studies? | one of the basic components of population change and the related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration | Mortality is one of the basic components of population change and the related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration. It is the principal ingredient for population projections and life tables. | 13 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | Mortality is one of the basic components of population change and the related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration. | 151 | page=151,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What number in the series is the current report based on data from the 2011 Census frame? | the fifth in the series that has been prepared based on data collected from new SRS sample units selected from 2011 Census frame | The SRS sample is revised every ten years based on the latest census frame. The present Report is the fifth in the series that has been prepared based on data collected from new SRS sample units selected from 2011 Census frame. Apart from the fertility and mortality indicators, this Report | 98 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | The present Report is the fifth in the series that has been prepared based on data collected from new SRS sample units selected from 2011 Census frame. | 5 | page=5,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of exercise is the baseline survey? | a decennial exercise which takes place after availability of new frame through latest census | Data collection 1.24 In the baseline survey, which is conducted jointly by both the enumerator and the supervisor, the data is being collected in Forms 1, 2 and 3 and Form 0 is also filled at the end of survey in a unit. The baseline survey is a decennial exercise which takes place after availability of new frame through latest census. The data collection in the field is carried out by the enumerators for continuous enumeration and supervisors for retrospective survey. | 244 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | The baseline survey is a decennial exercise which takes place after availability of new frame through latest census. | 37 | page=37,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| How are age-specific marital fertility rates (ASMFRs) calculated? | Based on the distribution of live births by age of married females | Marital Fertility 3. Marriage is an important event in the social life of any population. population censuses and large-scale demographic sample surveys invariably collect data on the marital status of population separately for males and females. Age at effective marriage of females is a key factor that influences fertility. Marital distribution of the population enumerated through SRS and the age at effective marriage of females has been discussed in Chapter 2. Based on the distribution of live births by age of married females, age specific marital fertility rates (ASMFRs) are calculated. Statement 27 below provides the estimates of the ASMFRs for India separately for rural and urban areas for the year 2018. Marital fertility is higher in rural areas than in urban areas in all the age groups. | 467 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | Marital distribution of the population enumerated through SRS and the age at effective marriage of females has been discussed in Chapter 2. Based on the distribution of live births by age of married females, age specific marital fertility rates (ASMFRs) are calculated. | ||||
| What classification is used for natural divisions in SRS? | National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics | 1. The main objective of SRS is to provide reliable estimates of birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate at the natural division level for major States and at the State level for smaller States. Natural divisions are National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics. | 226 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | Natural divisions are National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics. | 32 | page=32,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) measure? | the average number of female children a woman is expected to give birth during her entire reproductive span | 3. Another refined measure of fertility which accounts for future mothers is the Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR). It measures the average number of female children a woman is expected to give birth during her entire reproductive span conforming to the age specific fertility rates (ASFRs) for a given year, if there is no mortality. The estimated value of GRR for India in the year 2018 is 1.0 and varies from 0.8 in urban areas to 1.1 in rural areas. Values of GRR by residence for India and bigger States/UTs for the year 2018 are presented below in Statement 26. Chart 52 presents levels of GRR by residence for India and bigger States/UTs. Statement 26 GRR (Gross Reproduction Rate) by residence, India and bigger States/UTs, 2018 India and bigger States/UTs Total Rural Urban India 1.0 1.1 0. Andhra Pradesh 0.8 0.8 0. Assam 1.1 1.1 0. Bihar 1.5 1.6 1. Chhattisgarh 1.1 1.2 0. Delhi 0.6 0.8 0. | 124 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | It measures the average number of female children a woman is expected to give birth during her entire reproductive span conforming to the age specific fertility rates (ASFRs) for a given year, if there is no mortality. | ||||
| What does the Total Marital Fertility Rate (TMFR) indicate? | the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period | 3. Like TFR, Total Marital Fertility Rate (TMFR) is the cumulative value of age specific marital fertility rates at the end of the reproductive period. It indicates the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period, if the ASMFRs continue to be the same and if there is no mortality. The TMFRs worked out on the basis of ASMFRs for the year 2018 are given below in Statement 29 for India and bigger States/UTs separately for rural and urban areas. The TMFR for India is found to be 4.9 and varies from 4.4 in urban areas to 5.1 in rural areas. The TMFR is 5 and above in Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Chart 54 presents the TMFRs by residence for India and bigger States/UTs. | 165 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | It indicates the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period, if the ASMFRs continue to be the same and if there is no mortality. | ||||
| What is the distinctive aspect of the Sample Registration System? | dual recording, which involves continuous enumeration and retrospective half- yearly surveys | The Sample Registration System (SRS) in India is carried out by the Office of Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India with an objective of providing reliable annual estimates of birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate and various other fertility and mortality indicators. SRS is one of the largest demographic surveys in the world covering about 8.1 million population. It serves as the main source of information on fertility and mortality both at the State and National levels. Apart from the large sample size and geographic spread in most of the Districts, the system has a unique feature of dual recording, which involves continuous enumeration and retrospective half- yearly surveys. The continuous enumeration and retrospective surveys are followed by the process of matching of the two records and subsequent field verification of unmatched and partially matched events. | 609 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44374/download/48044/SRS_STAT_2018.pdf | Apart from the large sample size and geographic spread in most of the Districts, the system has a unique feature of dual recording, which involves continuous enumeration and retrospective half- yearly surveys. |
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| 118 |
| page=118,block=1 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 116 |
| page=116,block=1 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 121 |
| page=121,block=1 |
| 0.700 |
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| page=5,block=3 |
| 0.700 |
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