990 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from CBSE Update(Compendium of CBSE Circulars)Vol II, published by cbseacademic.nic.in. 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. 584 of the 990 pairs (59.0%) are explanatory questions and 406 restate a figure. 98.18% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the purpose of the identified activity in the painting competition? | one of the measures which can help in creating awareness in the unorganized sector particularly in the domestic sector | The objective of this painting competition is to make the students aware of the need of conserving energy and would educate and involve their parents as well in the above cause. The identified activity is one of the measures which can help in creating awareness in the unorganized sector particularly in the domestic sector. The competition also aims to motivate the children towards energy conservation and offer them a chance to explore their creativity. | 205 | definition | 1.000 | The identified activity is one of the measures which can help in creating awareness in the unorganized sector particularly in the domestic sector. | 29 | page=29,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is a characteristic of the laboratories mentioned? | not located with easy and open exits | Electrical fittings are at times done with substandard materials and components. Laboratories are not located with easy and open exits. Fire extinguishers are not installed at desired locations. | 98 | definition | 1.000 | Laboratories are not located with easy and open exits. | 32 | page=32,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel known for in terms of governance? | known for representing the best values in the Indian tradition so far as governance is concerned | 66/11 16th September 2011 All the Heads of the CBSE affiliated schools Subject: Observing Vigilance Awareness Week, 2011 in schools Dear Principal, The Central Vigilance Commission, which has a special responsibility under para 3(v) of Government of India Resolution no 371/20/99/AVD-III dated 4.4.1999, declares that the week beginning from 31st October every year should be observed as the Vigilance Awareness Week to commemorate the birthday of the Bismarck of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel is known for representing the best values in the Indian tradition so far as governance is concerned. His endeavour to integrate the country yielded appreciation from all corners. | 527 | definition | 1.000 | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel is known for representing the best values in the Indian tradition so far as governance is concerned. | 135 | page=135,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel an example of in public life? | a shining example of probity in public life | His endeavour to integrate the country yielded appreciation from all corners. He also was a shining example of probity in public life. In continuation with the Board’s Circular No. | 90 | definition | 1.000 | He also was a shining example of probity in public life. | 137 | page=137,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the exercise described? | intended to motivate and sustain the interest level of the student and facilitate him to link his academic performance with other related activities | If it is less than 0.5 then round it off to the lower number. The above exercise is intended to motivate and sustain the interest level of the student and facilitate him to link his academic performance with other related activities. The Board believes that the rich experience and ancient wisdom of this country in the field of Mathematics, as evidenced in various fields like astronomy and other indigenous technologies, was but a testimony of the keen interest lndia had in the subject. | 84 | definition | 1.000 | The above exercise is intended to motivate and sustain the interest level of the student and facilitate him to link his academic performance with other related activities. | 285 | page=285,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What subject helps students understand their environment, society, and various geographical, social, economic, and political processes? | one of the subjects which brings students closer to their envirornment, society and the intricacies of the geographical, social, economic and political processes | which seem relevant to their lives. Social Science is one of the subjects which brings students closer to their envirornment, society and the intricacies of the geographical, social, economic and political processes. It enables them to understand the process of social change and the role that they can play towards this change. | 54 | definition | 1.000 | Social Science is one of the subjects which brings students closer to their envirornment, society and the intricacies of the geographical, social, economic and political processes. | 308 | page=308,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What should be done if there is a bomb scare? | a bomb scare, then children should not be collected in one place without first checking that area | b. If there is a bomb scare, then children should not be collected in one place without first checking that area. Some place can be designated like auditorium/ field and there should be team of 8-10 people from | 15 | definition | 1.000 | If there is a bomb scare, then children should not be collected in one place without first checking that area. | 332 | page=332,block=24 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Sakshat Education Helpline? | addressing all the education and learning related needs of students, scholars, teachers and life long learners | “Shiksha Kendra”, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi No. SECY/PA/07/ January 18, 2007 Circular No. 05 To All Heads of Institutions Affiliated to CBSE Subject: Sakshat - One Stop Education Portal Dear Principal, In continuation of our previous circular No. (CBSE) Aff/Cir/2006 dated 20.11.2006 this is to bring to your notice that the Sakshat Education Helpline - A One Stop Education Portal for addressing all the education and learning related needs of students, scholars, teachers and life long learners has been launched and is operational. During the pilot phase, learning modules for classes XI and XII in different subjects have been prepared as per CBSE syllabus in English language and put up on the website. The website can be accessed at the following URLS. The virtual class components and other log in based features can also be accessed by logging in as given against each website: | 400 | definition | 1.000 | (CBSE) Aff/Cir/2006 dated 20.11.2006 this is to bring to your notice that the Sakshat Education Helpline - A One Stop Education Portal for addressing all the education and learning related needs of students, scholars, teachers and life long learners has been launched and is operational. | ||||
| What type of teachers does the Board need for the Sakshat portal? | dedicated and motivated teachers who can be available online to answer subject related problems | Sakshat is now entering a new phase and will be interactive with effect from 26th Jan. 2007. Students will be able to interact with teachers directly between 5.00 p.m. to l1.00 p.m. every day of the week. To start with, the students of classes Xl & XII can raise queries in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics and English. To facilitate the above the Board requires the services of dedicated and motivated teachers who can be available online to answer subject related problems between 5.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. The roster of a group of teachers in every subject will be ready for various durations. These teachers can then reply to the doubts or queries of students in real time through the web chat on Sakshat - One Stop Education portal. The teachers may be serving or retired. | 439 | definition | 1.000 | To facilitate the above the Board requires the services of dedicated and motivated teachers who can be available online to answer subject related problems between 5.00 p.m. | 16 | page=16,block=15 | 0.700 | |
| What is the main theme of the first segment of the IGNITE 08 campaign? | Creative and innovative solutions developed by the children | We are mounting a two segment campaign in all the schools as a part of IGNITE 08. Campaigns 1: Creative and innovative solutions developed by the children Every student would be motivated to identify the problems, in efficiencies, drudgery in everyday life with which we should not live any more and try and develop original solutions for them and submit the same to the Principals soon after the schools open. Idea is to make children intolerant of inefficiency or incompetence or inadequate design or functionality of various products and services in their life or around them. Children can also submit ideas if they have not been able to convert them into physical projects. If short listed, they might be given financial and mentoring support to complete the projects. In the deserving cases, patents will be filed in their name at no cost to them. | 95 | definition | 1.000 | Campaigns 1: Creative and innovative solutions developed by the children Every student would be motivated to identify the problems, in efficiencies, drudgery in everyday life with which we should not live any more and try and develop original solutions for them and submit the same to the Principals soon after the schools open. |
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| page=16,block=2 |
| 0.700 |
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| 25 |
| page=25,block=3 |
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