793 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from ESM 25 26 Eng Book, published by mls.org.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. 331 of the 793 pairs (41.7%) are explanatory questions and 462 restate a figure. 94.45% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 793 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 is Maharashtra known for in the context of education? | known for its pioneering role in development of modern education system in India | They are Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Panhala, Shivneri, Lohgad, Saleher, Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg, Suvarndurg, Khanderi from Mahrashtra and Jinji from Tamil Nadu. Maharashtra is known for its pioneering role in development of modern education system in India. The State has well developed infrastructure with modern healthcare facilities. | 174 | definition | 1.000 | Maharashtra is known for its pioneering role in development of modern education system in India. | 11 | page=11,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the term projected population refer to? | a calculation of a future population conditioned by certain assumptions using past data | Projected Population 2.2 A projected population is a calculation of a future population conditioned by certain assumptions using past data. As population data is required by government and organisations for future planning of resources, services and infrastructure, state-wise estimates of population are worked out as ‘projected population’ by National Commission of Population, GoI. | 51 | definition | 1.000 | A projected population is a calculation of a future population conditioned by certain assumptions using past data. | 37 | page=37,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the term debt stock refer to? | the accumulated outstanding loans and other liabilities of the State | Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2025-26 Debt Profile 5.17 Debt stock refers to the accumulated outstanding loans and other liabilities of the State. As per 2025-26 (BE), debt stock of the State is expected to increase by 11.1 per cent over the previous year. | 78 | definition | 1.000 | Debt stock refers to the accumulated outstanding loans and other liabilities of the State. | 102 | page=102,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area (AURIC) being developed as? | a state-of-art greenfield industrial township being developed over 10,000 acres in Chattrapati Sambhajinagar | 8.18.1 Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area (AURIC) is a state-of-art greenfield industrial township being developed over 10,000 acres in Chattrapati Sambhajinagar. 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 is 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 Chattrapati Sambhajinagar. | 178 | page=178,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does the Maharashtra State Co-operative Consumer Federation play? | the apex body which controls the functions of the wholesale co-operative consumer stores working at district level | (As on 31st March) Particulars 2024 2025* Societies (no.) 21,345 21,648 Members (lakh) 290.07 292.10 Deposits (` Crore) 1,19,291 1,22,512 Own funds (` Crore) 29,330 30,034 Share capital (` Crore) 13,150 13,387 Of which, GoM 1.00 1.00 Working capital (` Crore) 2,12,647 2,15,837 Loans advanced (` Crore) 83,886 84,725 Loans outstanding (` Crore) 81,198 82,660 Loans recovered (` Crore) 55,885 55,661 Loans overdue (` Crore) 13,047 13,647 Societies in profit (no.) 15,636 15,699 Societies in loss (no.) 5,151 5,187 Source : Office of the Commissioner for Co-operation & Registrar Co-operative Societies, GoM * Provisional Co-operative Consumer Societies 8.39 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. | 711 | 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. | ||||
| What is the purpose of Metro Rail Projects in urban areas? | designed to reduce road traffic congestion and provide an effective alternative to existing public transport system in urban areas | Metro Rail Projects 9.30 Metro Rail Projects are designed to reduce road traffic congestion and provide an effective alternative to existing public transport system in urban areas. Metro rail projects are being implemented in cities such as Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune & Nagpur to ensure a safe, reliable, efficient, affordable, commuter friendly and environmentally sustainable rapid public transport system. | 49 | definition | 1.000 | Metro Rail Projects are designed to reduce road traffic congestion and provide an effective alternative to existing public transport system in urban areas. | 223 | page=223,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U)? | a flagship initiative of GoI launched on 2nd October 2014 to ensure hygiene, waste management and sanitation across all statutory towns in India | Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 10.94 The Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) is a flagship initiative of GoI launched on 2nd October 2014 to ensure hygiene, waste management and sanitation across all statutory towns in India. The second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) (2.0) (SBM-U) was launched by Govt. | 79 | definition | 1.000 | The Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) is a flagship initiative of GoI launched on 2nd October 2014 to ensure hygiene, waste management and sanitation across all statutory towns in India. | 278 | page=278,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What defines a school-aged child not attending school? | not attending school up to the age at which he/she would complete class 8 | Education Years of Schooling No member of the household aged 10 years or older has completed six years of schooling. School attendance Any school-aged child is not attending school up to the age at which he/she would complete class 8. Standard of Living Cooking Fuel A household cooks with dung, agricultural crops, shrubs, wood, charcoal or coal. | 160 | definition | 1.000 | School attendance Any school-aged child is not attending school up to the age at which he/she would complete class 8. | 323 | page=323,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What title does Mumbai hold in the financial sector? | the financial capital of India | The State ranks 2nd by population & 3rd in terms of geographical area and is one of the highly urbanised states in India. The State is well connected through roadways, railways, airways, waterways and ultra-modern transport systems like monorail & metrorail. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, an engineering innovation and the longest sea bridge in India is located in Mumbai. Well developed infrastructure, abundant natural resources, connectivity to all major parts of the country, skilled manpower and quality education make Maharashtra an ideal destination for setting up of new industries. Mumbai, the State capital, is the financial capital of India. Mumbai is home to nationalised banks, leading finance institutions, corporate houses & firms as well as has Asia’s oldest Stock Exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange. | 645 | definition | 1.000 | Mumbai, the State capital, is the financial capital of India. | 11 | page=11,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the symbol † signify in the context of GSDP/GDP? | GSDP / GDP are at market prices | 8. Nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) /Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) † ` Crore 46,22,138+ 3,30,68,145* 14.0 8. Nominal Income ` Crore 40,65,565+ 2,93,87,892* 13.8 8. Per capita income at current prices ` 3,17,801+ 2,05,324* -- $$ From October 2019 to March 2025 $ From July 2020 to December 2025 * Provisional estimates † GSDP / GDP are at market prices + First revised estimates N. A. Not Available # Electrical energy sales to ultimate consumers through distribution licensees | 338 | definition | 1.000 | Per capita income at current prices ` 3,17,801+ 2,05,324* -- $$ From October 2019 to March 2025 $ From July 2020 to December 2025 * Provisional estimates † GSDP / GDP are at market prices + First revised estimates N. | 23 | page=23,block=33 | 0.700 | valid |
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