823 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Directorate of Economics and Statistics,, published by cdnbbsr.s3waas.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. 382 of the 823 pairs (46.4%) are explanatory questions and 441 restate a figure. 96.60% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 823 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is Maharashtra known for in the context of education? | known for its pioneer role in development of modern education system in India | Maharashtra is known for its pioneer role in development of modern education system in India. The state has well developed infrastructure with modern healthcare facilities. | 15 | definition | 1.000 | Maharashtra is known for its pioneer role in development of modern education system in India. | 11 | page=11,block=11 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the estimated nominal GSDP for 2024-25? | estimated at ` 45,31,518 crore and the real GSDP (Base year 2011-12) is estimated at ` 26,12,263 crore | Advance estimates (2024-25) 3.4 As per the advance estimates of 2024-25, the State economy is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent over 2023-24 whereas Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent. The nominal GSDP is estimated at ` 45,31,518 crore and the real GSDP (Base year 2011-12) is estimated at ` 26,12,263 crore. As per the advance estimates, real GSVA of ‘Agriculture & allied activities’, ‘Industry’ and ‘Services’ sector is expected to grow at 8.7 per cent, 4.9 per cent and 7.8 per cent respectively. | 220 | definition | 1.000 | The nominal GSDP is estimated at ` 45,31,518 crore and the real GSDP (Base year 2011-12) is estimated at ` 26,12,263 crore. | 35 | page=35,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the term debt stock refer to? | the accumulated outstanding loans and other liabilities of the State | Debt Profile 5.11 Debt stock refers to the accumulated outstanding loans and other liabilities of the State. As per the budget estimates of 2024-25 (BE), debt stock of the State is expected to increase by 10.1 per cent over the previous year. | 39 | definition | 1.000 | Debt stock refers to the accumulated outstanding loans and other liabilities of the State. | 90 | page=90,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of industry is described as having high potential to generate rural employment? | an agro-based industry which has high potential to generate employment opportunities in rural areas | Sericulture 7.65 Sericulture is an agro-based industry which has high potential to generate employment opportunities in rural areas. Mulberry silk development programme is being implemented in 24 districts of the State. | 32 | definition | 1.000 | Sericulture is an agro-based industry which has high potential to generate employment opportunities in rural areas. | 144 | page=144,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area also known as AURIC? | a state-of-art greenfield industrial township being developed over 10,000 acres in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar as a part of DMIC | 8.18.1 Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area (AURIC) is a state-of-art greenfield industrial township being developed over 10,000 acres in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar as a part of DMIC. Robust plug-and- play infrastructure, including an integrated network of roads, underground utilities (such as power, water, recycled water and sewerage), an uninterrupted power supply and effluent treatment facilities are offered at AURIC. | 49 | definition | 1.000 | Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area (AURIC) is a state-of-art greenfield industrial township being developed over 10,000 acres in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar as a part of DMIC. | 166 | page=166,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the role of the Maharashtra State Co-operative Consumer Federation? | the apex body which controls the functions of the wholesale co-operative consumer stores working at district level | Co-operative Consumer Societies 8.42 Maharashtra State Co-operative Consumer Federation is the apex body which controls the functions of the wholesale co-operative consumer stores working at district level. These wholesale co-operative consumer stores distribute goods to primary co-operative consumer stores. | 91 | definition | 1.000 | Maharashtra State Co-operative Consumer Federation is the apex body which controls the functions of the wholesale co-operative consumer stores working at district level. | 182 | page=182,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Metro Rail Project? | designed to reduce traffic congestion on road and alternate to existing public transport in urban region | Metro Rail Projects 9.32 Metro Rail Project is designed to reduce traffic congestion on road and alternate to existing public transport in urban region. Metro rail projects are undertaken in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune & Nagpur cities to have a safe, reliable, efficient, affordable, commuter friendly and environmentally sustainable rapid public transport system. | 47 | definition | 1.000 | Metro Rail Project is designed to reduce traffic congestion on road and alternate to existing public transport in urban region. | 213 | page=213,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the definition of a public Wi-Fi hotspot? | an area where Wi-Fi enabled internet can be accessed | 9.39 A public Wi-Fi hotspot is an area where Wi-Fi enabled internet can be accessed. These areas are created in places such as malls, cafe, airports, stadiums, parks, etc. | 31 | definition | 1.000 | A public Wi-Fi hotspot is an area where Wi-Fi enabled internet can be accessed. | 217 | page=217,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is considered a basic need and a measure of socio-economic status? | one of the basic needs of human being and measure of the socio-economic status of people | 10.81 Housing is one of the basic needs of human being and measure of the socio-economic status of people. The government is undertaking various measures such as providing affordable housing with the objective to reduce multidimensional poverty. | 17 | definition | 1.000 | Housing is one of the basic needs of human being and measure of the socio-economic status of people. | 267 | page=267,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the term Human Development refer to? | a process of creating an environment where people can develop their full potential, lead healthy & full filling lives and contribute to the communities | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 10.137 Human Development refers to a process of creating an environment where people can develop their full potential, lead healthy & full filling lives and contribute to the communities. The Sustainable Development Goal’s and Human Development are closely inter-connected. | 87 | definition | 1.000 | Human Development refers to a process of creating an environment where people can develop their full potential, lead healthy & full filling lives and contribute to the communities. | 294 | page=294,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
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