69 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from District Kannur, published by censusindia.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. 31 of the 69 pairs (44.9%) are explanatory questions and 38 restate a figure. 98.55% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 69 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 does the red riband represent in the administrative setup of Kerala as per the 2011 Census? | the boundary of Kerala as In 2011 ‘Census, which has been shown In rad (===) riband. | KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS 1951 P - PONDICHERRY T- TRICHUR T. ‘The administrative set up has been shown as existed In 1951 ‘Census within the boundary of Kerala as In 2011 ‘Census, which has been shown In rad (===) riband. | 143 | definition | 1.000 | ‘The administrative set up has been shown as existed In 1951 ‘Census within the boundary of Kerala as In 2011 ‘Census, which has been shown In rad (===) riband. | 25 | page=25,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the main reason for jurisdictional changes in Kerala between 1951 and 1961? | the re-organization of the taluks and villages in the former Travancore - Cochin state | 4. 5. 6. 8. Most of the changes in the jurisdiction during 1951-61 were consequent to the re-organization of the taluks and villages in the former Travancore - Cochin state in pursuance of a committee appointed to go in to the question. The re-organization of the state which followed within a short period made further changes in a few districts and taluks and villages inevitable in the light of the states Re- organization Act, 1956. All the changes effected after the formation of Kerala state are intra-state changes, without altering the jurisdiction of the state. | 86 | relationship | 0.970 | Most of the changes in the jurisdiction during 1951-61 were consequent to the re-organization of the taluks and villages in the former Travancore - Cochin state in pursuance of a committee appointed to go in to the question. | 26 | page=26,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What did the formation of new districts during 1971-1981 affect? | the jurisdiction of Cannanore, Kozhikode, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts. | ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS, 1981 The map displays the district boundaries and their respective headquarters. Different boundaries and appropriate symbols have been marked as per the hierarchy as shown in the legend of the map. The names of the headquarter of the districts are written distinctly against their relevant symbols. During 1971-1981, there was no further change in the jurisdiction of the state. The major intra-state changes were the formation of the two new districts of Wayanad comprising of Mananthavady (North Wayanad) and South Wayanad taluks of Kozhikode district and Idukki district consisting of Devicolam, Udumbanchola and Peermade taluks of Kottayam district and Thodupuzha taluk of Ernakulam district. This change had altered the jurisdiction of Cannanore, Kozhikode, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts. | 748 | relationship | 0.970 | This change had altered the jurisdiction of Cannanore, Kozhikode, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts. | 30 | page=30,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What led to a jurisdictional change between Palghat and Malappuram districts? | transfer of Silent Valley Reserve Forest area of Ernad taluk of Malappuram district to Mannarghat taluk of Palghat district. | North Wayanad taluk which was previously included in Cannanore district was transferred to Kozhikode district and from Kozhikode district it was included in the newly formed Wayanad district. South Wayanad taluk of Wayanad district was bifurcated into Sultan's Battery and Vythiri taluks. There was also change in the jurisdiction of Palghat and Malappuram districts due to transfer of Silent Valley Reserve Forest area of Ernad taluk of Malappuram district to Mannarghat taluk of Palghat district. In Ernakulam district, a new taluk by name Kothamangalam was formed during the decade. This district had also undergone jurisdictional change due to transfer of Kalloorkad and portion of Manjalloor villages of Thodupuzha taluk to Muvattupuzha taluk of Ernakulam district. | 374 | relationship | 0.970 | There was also change in the jurisdiction of Palghat and Malappuram districts due to transfer of Silent Valley Reserve Forest area of Ernad taluk of Malappuram district to Mannarghat taluk of Palghat district. In Ernakulam district, a new taluk by name Kothamangalam was formed during the decade. | 30 | |||
| What changes occurred in the jurisdiction of Ernakulam district? | transfer of Kalloorkad and portion of Manjalloor villages of Thodupuzha taluk to Muvattupuzha taluk of Ernakulam district. | North Wayanad taluk which was previously included in Cannanore district was transferred to Kozhikode district and from Kozhikode district it was included in the newly formed Wayanad district. South Wayanad taluk of Wayanad district was bifurcated into Sultan's Battery and Vythiri taluks. There was also change in the jurisdiction of Palghat and Malappuram districts due to transfer of Silent Valley Reserve Forest area of Ernad taluk of Malappuram district to Mannarghat taluk of Palghat district. In Ernakulam district, a new taluk by name Kothamangalam was formed during the decade. This district had also undergone jurisdictional change due to transfer of Kalloorkad and portion of Manjalloor villages of Thodupuzha taluk to Muvattupuzha taluk of Ernakulam district. | 648 | relationship | 0.970 | This district had also undergone jurisdictional change due to transfer of Kalloorkad and portion of Manjalloor villages of Thodupuzha taluk to Muvattupuzha taluk of Ernakulam district. | 30 | page=30,ocr=1 | 0.700 | |
| What change in jurisdiction affected Kannur district between 1981 and 1991? | The newly formed Kasaragod district comprised of Kasaragod and Hosdurg taluks of erstwhile Kannur district. | ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS, 1991 The map displays the district boundaries and their respective headquarters as per 1991 Census. Different boundaries and appropriate symbols have been marked as per the hierarchy as shown in the legend of the map. The names of the headquarters of the districts are written distinctly against their relevant symbols. At the state level, there was no jurisdictional changes during 1981-1991. After 1981 Census, two new districts of Kasaragod and Pathanamthitta and four new taluks of Mallappally, Ranni, Kozhencherry and Adoor were formed in the state. The newly formed Kasaragod district comprised of Kasaragod and Hosdurg taluks of erstwhile Kannur district. This had resulted in change in the jurisdiction of Kannur district during 1981-1991. | 581 | relationship | 0.970 | After 1981 Census, two new districts of Kasaragod and Pathanamthitta and four new taluks of Mallappally, Ranni, Kozhencherry and Adoor were formed in the state. The newly formed Kasaragod district comprised of Kasaragod and Hosdurg taluks of erstwhile Kannur district. This had resulted in change in the jurisdiction of Kannur district during 1981-1991. | ||||
| What does the 2011 map of Kerala's administrative divisions show? | the administrative divisions of Kerala state drawn at the district and taluk level as per 2011 Census | KERALA : ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS, 2011 This map depicts the administrative divisions of Kerala state drawn at the district and taluk level as per 2011 Census. The boundaries of districts and taluks and location of their headquarters have been marked with appropriate symbols as per the hierarchy as shown in the legend of the map. The names of the headquarters of the districts and the taluks are written distinctly against their relevant symbols. Where the district name differs from its headquarters name, the latter is given within brackets. The state remained unchanged jurisdictionally at district and taluk level during the decade of 2001- 2011. The state of Kerala is administratively divided SI. No. State/Districts Kerala —_ Kasaragod Kannur Wayanad Kozhikode Malappuram Palakkad Thrissur Ernakulam Idukki Oo BO ON Kottayam Alappuzha Pathanamthitta Kollam Thiruvananthapuram Area (In Sq. | 57 | summary | 0.970 | KERALA : ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS, 2011 This map depicts the administrative divisions of Kerala state drawn at the district and taluk level as per 2011 Census. | 18 | page=18,ocr=1 | ||
| What was significant about the 1961 Census for Kerala? | the first census as far as the state of Kerala was concerned | ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS, 1961 This map shows the administrative divisions of Kerala state drawn at the district level with their boundaries according to 1961 Census as explained in the legend of the map. The location of district headquarters are also marked with suitable symbols. The names of districts are written distinctly. Census of India, 1961 was the first census as far as the state of Kerala was concerned as the state was formed with effect from the November, 1956 as per the states Re-organization Act, 1956 (Central Act 37 of 1956), Sections 4 and 5 of the states Re- organization Act, fixing the territories. During 1951- 1961, the following changes were effected in Travancore-Cochin state and the state of Madras. | 355 | summary | 0.970 | Census of India, 1961 was the first census as far as the state of Kerala was concerned as the state was formed with effect from the November, 1956 as per the states Re-organization Act, 1956 (Central Act 37 of 1956), Sections 4 and 5 of the states Re- organization Act, fixing the territories. | 26 | page=26,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which major administrative change occurred in Kerala during the decade 1961-1971? | the formation of a new district named Malappuram | ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS, 1971 This map displays the administrative divisions of Kerala state drawn at the district level with their boundaries according to 1971 Census as explained in the legend of the map. The location of district headquarters are also marked with suitable point symbols. The names of districts are written distinctly. Kerala state which was formed on the November, 1956 as per the states Re-organization Act, 1956 (Central Act 37 of 1956) had not undergone any further change in the jurisdiction at the state level. During the decade 1961-1971, the major change was in the formation of a new district named Malappuram consisting of Ernad, Tirur, Ponnani and Perintalmanna on the 16" June, 1969. Ernad and Tirur taluks were taken from the erstwhile Kozhikode district and Ponnani and Perintalmanna (portion) taluks were taken from Palghat district. | 589 | summary | 0.970 | During the decade 1961-1971, the major change was in the formation of a new district named Malappuram consisting of Ernad, Tirur, Ponnani and Perintalmanna on the 16" June, 1969. | 28 | page=28,ocr=1 | 0.700 | |
| What caused the boundary change between Ernakulam and Thrissur districts? | The transfer of a portion of Puthenvelikkara village of Paravur taluk of Ernakulam district to Kodungallur taluk of Trichur district | There was also jurisdictional changes in the case of Palakkad and Malappuram districts due to transfer of a portion of Karuvarakundu village of Ernad taluk of Malappuram district to Mannarkad taluk of Palakkad district. The transfer of a portion of Puthenvelikkara village of Paravur taluk of Ernakulam district to Kodungallur taluk of Trichur district had altered the boundary of Ernakulam and Thrissur districts to some extent. During the decade, North Pamba Valley area and areas around Sabarimala Sannidhanam of Peermade taluk of Idukki district were transferred to Ranni taluk of Pathanamthitta district which had altered the boundary of Idukki district. | 220 | summary | 0.970 | There was also jurisdictional changes in the case of Palakkad and Malappuram districts due to transfer of a portion of Karuvarakundu village of Ernad taluk of Malappuram district to Mannarkad taluk of Palakkad district. The transfer of a portion of Puthenvelikkara village of Paravur taluk of Ernakulam district to Kodungallur taluk of Trichur district had altered the boundary of Ernakulam and Thrissur districts to some extent. |
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