633 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from DoAC Cover+, published by agriwelfare.gov.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. 358 of the 633 pairs (56.6%) are explanatory questions and 275 restate a figure. 97.31% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 633 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What purpose do the estimates serve in the context of principal crops? | used for generating advance estimates of production of principal crops | i) Timely Reporting of Estimates of Area and Production of Principal Crops (TRS): The objective of this component is to obtain estimates of area of principal crops, in each season, with the breakup of area under irrigated/unirrigated and traditional/high yielding varieties of crops on the basis of random sample of 20% of villages by a specific date. The estimates are used for generating advance estimates of production of principal crops. This component is being implemented in 17 land record States and also Union Territories of Delhi and Pondicherry. | 370 | definition | 1.000 | The estimates are used for generating advance estimates of production of principal crops. | 21 | page=21,block=9 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the carbon sequestration capability of agroforestry species compared to other systems? | known to sequester as much carbon in below ground biomass as the primary forests, and far greater than the crop and grass systems | Agroforestry is known to have the potential to mitigate the climate change effects through microclimate moderation and natural resources conservation in the short run and through carbon sequestration in the long run. Agroforestry species are known to sequester as much carbon in below ground biomass as the primary forests, and far greater than the crop and grass systems. An inter Ministerial Committee having representation for all the relevant Department/Ministries has been constituted to oversee the implementation of the Policy. | 242 | definition | 1.000 | Agroforestry species are known to sequester as much carbon in below ground biomass as the primary forests, and far greater than the crop and grass systems. | 43 | page=43,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does MANAGE play in the training component of the scheme? | the implementing agency for training component under the scheme through a network of identified Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) in various States | 8.15 MANAGE is the implementing agency for training component under the scheme through a network of identified Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) in various States. NABARD is implementing subsidy component under the scheme on the behalf of Government of India and is monitoring credit support to Agri-Clinics through Commercial Banks. | 15 | definition | 1.000 | MANAGE is the implementing agency for training component under the scheme through a network of identified Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) in various States. | 58 | page=58,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of agricultural exhibitions or fairs? | an effective means of reaching to a large number of farmers | Exhibitions 8.32 Agricultural exhibitions/Fairs are an effective means of reaching to a large number of farmers. DAC participates in India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi by setting up an Agriculture Pavillion during the event, 6 Adhoc exhibitions/fairs at different places in the country being organized by Government and private sector agencies and 1 international exhibition/fair for creating export potential for agricultural products and services at the international level. | 52 | definition | 1.000 | Agricultural exhibitions/Fairs are an effective means of reaching to a large number of farmers. | 61 | page=61,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is considered the fundamental input for agricultural production? | the basic and critical input for agricultural production | PPV&FRA – Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority 8.52 Seeds are the basic and critical input for agricultural production. The Indian Seeds programme recognizes three generations of seeds, namely, breeder, foundation and certified seeds. | 85 | definition | 1.000 | Seeds are the basic and critical input for agricultural production. | 68 | page=68,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the basis for the proposal prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture for a National Agricultural Bio-security System? | based on recommendation of National Commission on Farmers headed by Prof | 8.104 National Agricultural Bio-security System: In view of threat perception to bio-security of country on account of increasing international trade, emergence of transboundary diseases of plants and animals (such as Ug-99 wheat stem rust and avian influenza), introduction of genetically modified organisms, climate change and bioterrorism, Ministry of Agriculture has prepared a proposal for putting in place a National Agricultural Bio-security System (NABS). The proposal is based on recommendation of National Commission on Farmers headed by Prof. M.S. | 480 | definition | 1.000 | The proposal is based on recommendation of National Commission on Farmers headed by Prof. | 85 | page=85,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the objective of the Soil Health Card Scheme? | issue of Soil Health Cards to every farmers of the country | In addition to the existing Missions/ Schemes, following four new schemes have been introduced in the year 2014-15: (a) Soil Health Card Scheme – The Scheme has been approved for issue of Soil Health Cards to every farmers of the country during the remaining three years of 12th Five Year Plan (2014-15 to 2016-17). Total outlay of Rs. 568.54 crore has been approved for the scheme. State-wise allocation has also been made for establishing 100 mobile soil testing laboratories in 2014-15. (b) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana – The Scheme is being formulated with a view to take irrigation water to each and every agricultural field in the country. (c) Price Stabilization fund for Cereals and Vegetables – Government has established a Price Stabilisation Fund of Rs.500 crore in order to reduce price volatility in perishable agricultural commodities (onions, potatoes & tomatoes etc.). | 179 | definition | 1.000 | In addition to the existing Missions/ Schemes, following four new schemes have been introduced in the year 2014-15: (a) Soil Health Card Scheme – The Scheme has been approved for issue of Soil Health Cards to every farmers of the country during the remaining three years of 12th Five Year Plan (2014-15 to 2016-17). | ||||
| What is the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana? | take irrigation water to each and every agricultural field in the country | In addition to the existing Missions/ Schemes, following four new schemes have been introduced in the year 2014-15: (a) Soil Health Card Scheme – The Scheme has been approved for issue of Soil Health Cards to every farmers of the country during the remaining three years of 12th Five Year Plan (2014-15 to 2016-17). Total outlay of Rs. 568.54 crore has been approved for the scheme. State-wise allocation has also been made for establishing 100 mobile soil testing laboratories in 2014-15. (b) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana – The Scheme is being formulated with a view to take irrigation water to each and every agricultural field in the country. (c) Price Stabilization fund for Cereals and Vegetables – Government has established a Price Stabilisation Fund of Rs.500 crore in order to reduce price volatility in perishable agricultural commodities (onions, potatoes & tomatoes etc.). | 579 | definition | 1.000 | (b) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana – The Scheme is being formulated with a view to take irrigation water to each and every agricultural field in the country. | 11 | page=11,block=1 | ||
| What is the goal of the Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund? | create a common e-marketing platform for agri-commodities | With the setting up of this Price Stabilisation Fund, farmers will be able to get fair price for their produce while consumer would be able to purchase the same at affordable prices. (d) National Agri-tech Infrastructure: An Agri-Tech infrastructure fund has been proposed to create a common e-marketing platform for agri-commodities in the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) in the State, as a first step towards creation of a national market. A committee has been set up under the Chairmanship of Prof. Ashok Gulati to suggest a roadmap for the implementation of the model Act / report of State Marketing Ministers. 1. Government is in the process of developing an Insurance product which could ensure farmers against both yield loss and price fluctuations. 1. It was decided in June, 2014 to double the flow of agriculture credit in three years with reference to base year 2003-04. | 276 | definition | 1.000 | (d) National Agri-tech Infrastructure: An Agri-Tech infrastructure fund has been proposed to create a common e-marketing platform for agri-commodities in the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) in the State, as a first step towards creation of a national market. | ||||
| What is the goal of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana? | promote eco-friendly concept of cultivation reducing the dependency on agro-chemicals and fertilizers | Annual Report 2014-15 (post-harvest) on the same rate as available to crop loan against negotiable warehouse receipts. 1. A project titled “Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) has been formulated to promote Organic farming. The objective is to promote eco-friendly concept of cultivation reducing the dependency on agro-chemicals and fertilizers and to optimally utilize the locally available natural resources for input production. 1. Since September, 2014, NABARD has started making available long term loan on concessional rates in agriculture and related fields. Initial allotment of Rs.5000 crore has already been made for this purpose. | 248 | definition | 1.000 | The objective is to promote eco-friendly concept of cultivation reducing the dependency on agro-chemicals and fertilizers and to optimally utilize the locally available natural resources for input production. | 12 | page=12,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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