274 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Village Survey of Basal, Part-VI-No-19, Vol-XX, Himachal Pradesh, published by censusindia.gov.in. The source is a 116-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include himachal pradesh, basal, solon tehsil, village survey, rajputs, agriculture, multipurpose co-operative society, panchayat. 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: 160 factual, 35 list, 34 summary, 23 definition, 19 relationship, 3 comparison. 114 of the 274 pairs (41.6%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 160 are factual or table-based questions. 98.18% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 274 question-and-answer pairs derived from the Village Survey of Basal, Himachal Pradesh, as published by censusindia.gov.in. The questions cover diverse topics such as social structures, agricultural practices, and local geography. Answers are verbatim excerpts from the source document, ensuring fidelity to the original text. The dataset includes factual, explanatory, and relational questions, providing a detailed snapshot of life in Basal during the survey period.
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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 are the uses of the leaves and sticks of the trees planted near fields and homes? | used as fodder, and from the sticks, sail-a fibre is obtained to prepare Topes | These trees are planted in the corners of the fields and near the' homes. The leaves are used as fodder, and from the sticks, sail-a fibre is obtained to prepare Topes. Bamboos are grown for making baskets. | 89 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | The leaves are used as fodder, and from the sticks, sail-a fibre is obtained to prepare Topes. | 15 | page=15,block=23 | 0.850 | valid |
| What initiative is being taken to conserve and utilize water from the Khad? | a move to construct more tanks so that most of the water available in the Khad is conserved and utilized properly | The land irrigated is very small, -whereas, for cash crops like peas and tomatoes, there giways remains a great; demand for water. So there is a move to construct more tanks so that most of the water available in the Khad is conserved and utilized properly. Plant disease and pests The farmers are not aware of most of the diseases. | 143 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | So there is a move to construct more tanks so that most of the water available in the Khad is conserved and utilized properly. | 73 | page=73,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is distributed if a son is born? | a son, one and a quar- ter maund of gur is distributed | Jaggery pieces or halwa is distributed. If there is a son, one and a quar- ter maund of gur is distributed. | 52 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | If there is a son, one and a quar- ter maund of gur is distributed. | 33 | page=33,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is done with the inner part of the cobs after the grains are extracted? | used as fuel and is stored either in the verandah or elsewhere | The cobs are pleaded, dried and beaten with sticks to extract grains. The in- side portion is used as fuel and is stored either in the verandah or elsewhere. Ginger-Gingiber Ogicinale-It is another cash crop and is Sown during March and April and harvested during in September-Novem- ber. | 94 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | The in- side portion is used as fuel and is stored either in the verandah or elsewhere. | 71 | page=71,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is notable about the village's furniture purchasing habits? | no doubt situated in the vicinity of a town, but they purchase only that much furniture that is absolutely neces- sary for them | The village is no doubt situated in the vicinity of a town, but they purchase only that much furniture that is absolutely neces- sary for them. Moreover they feel that modren articles of furniture require careful upkeeping -which they can ill afford to devote. | 15 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | The village is no doubt situated in the vicinity of a town, but they purchase only that much furniture that is absolutely neces- sary for them. | 26 | page=26,block=45 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is one room in the building used for? | used for the office, and in the other two rooms, lilElUCATION fourth and fifth classes are held | A bIg' verandah is attached to it. One room is used for the office, and in the other two rooms, lilElUCATION fourth and fifth classes are held. The remain- ing classes are conducted in 'the verandah. | 47 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | One room is used for the office, and in the other two rooms, lilElUCATION fourth and fifth classes are held. | 56 | page=56,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the estimated size of the total gathering? | estimated between 300 to 400 persons | Some shops are fixed. The total gathering is estimated between 300 to 400 persons. | 45 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | The total gathering is estimated between 300 to 400 persons. | 46 | page=46,block=12 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the significance of the Solon Fair? | an old fair held at Solon and people from far-off places come to participate | Besides, he is believed to be very rich and on the day of fair, he distributes lree food to all the participants. SoLon Fair-This is an old fair held at Solon and people from far-off places come to participate. The Himachal Pradesh Government observes local hohday on this occasion and government offices at Solon and Simla remain closed. | 133 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | SoLon Fair-This is an old fair held at Solon and people from far-off places come to participate. | 44 | page=44,block=11 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does Lassi-Skimmeq curd play in the diet? | a regular item of the diet | From October to March pota- toes are taken wi,th evening meals. Lassi-Skimmeq curd is a regular item of the diet. It is taken twice a day with meals or sattus. | 86 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | Lassi-Skimmeq curd is a regular item of the diet. | 32 | page=32,block=28 | 0.850 | valid |
| What title is given to the wife in the home? | Grah- Laxmi, the goddess of the home | She is looked upon as Grah- Laxmi, the goddess of the home and is treat- ed with love and respect. The harmony of the home ,is maintained on the strong foun- dation of mutual respect and love between the husband and the wife. Both the husband and the w"ife never ad- dress each other by names, but by certain code-words like Dh; Eh; Arey; or father or mother of so- and-so. The ~ife never takes the name of her husband and if a third man puts her this question, she always calls another person for her help in pronouncing his name. She won't even utter such things vrhich involve her husband's name, When both go out together, the wife always wa'lks behind her husband. She ~ould .not anow her husband to cook meals in the house or clean the utensils. She takES equal part in field activities except ploughing fields. | 22 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32939/download/36120/44117_1961_BAS.pdf | She is looked upon as Grah- Laxmi, the goddess of the home and is treat- ed with love and respect. | 23 | page=23,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
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