43 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1. Introduction, published by ugc.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. 28 of the 43 pairs (65.1%) are explanatory questions and 15 restate a figure. 97.67% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 43 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 the main principle of the National Education Policy 2020? | exploring new frontiers of knowledge | Innovation and the creation of new knowledge are essential to a country's development. Institutions of higher learning play a crucial role in the generation of new knowledge and innovation and the generation of new knowledge, in turn, is largely dependent on the quality of doctoral degrees. As envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020, exploring new frontiers of knowledge is the central doctrine to make India a knowledge superpower. Accordingly, in an effort to promote good quality research in Indian Universities, the UGC has instituted the “Ph.D. Excellence Citation” to identify and felicitate the winners from different streams annually. Against this background, a study conducted by the UGC on the Ph.Ds awarded from 2011 to 2018 provided some important insights to frame the guidelines. The study indicates a growing trend in the number of students opting to pursue research degrees. | 344 | definition | 1.000 | As envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020, exploring new frontiers of knowledge is the central doctrine to make India a knowledge superpower. | 1 | page=1,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What qualities of the thesis are evaluated under the 'Clarity and Structure' criterion? | well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner | This includes the design, execution, and analysis of the research. • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. • Impact: The potential impact of the research findings on the field of study or on society should be considered. India centric issues and solutions should have priority. • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. 9. | 113 | definition | 1.000 | • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the screening committee at the university level? | to short-list candidates for the “Ph.D. Excellence Citation” | Screening Committee: There will be a screening committee at the university level. Each university may constitute its own screening committee to short-list candidates for the “Ph.D. Excellence Citation” from five streams viz. Sciences (including Agricultural Sciences, Medical Sciences), Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (including | 141 | definition | 1.000 | Each university may constitute its own screening committee to short-list candidates for the “Ph.D. Excellence Citation” from five streams viz. | 2 | page=2,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What criteria should a thesis meet to demonstrate originality and innovation? | original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic | Education & Humanities), Indian Languages, and Commerce & Management. The screening committee should create its own yardsticks for shortlisting candidates before evaluating the applications. The universities shall follow the criteria given below while short-listing candidates. • Originality and Innovation: The thesis should demonstrate original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic. • Contribution to knowledge: The thesis should make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study. • Methodology: The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis are crucial. | 338 | definition | 1.000 | • Originality and Innovation: The thesis should demonstrate original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What contribution should a thesis make to be considered for the Ph.D. Excellence award? | a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study | Education & Humanities), Indian Languages, and Commerce & Management. The screening committee should create its own yardsticks for shortlisting candidates before evaluating the applications. The universities shall follow the criteria given below while short-listing candidates. • Originality and Innovation: The thesis should demonstrate original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic. • Contribution to knowledge: The thesis should make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study. • Methodology: The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis are crucial. | 475 | definition | 1.000 | • Contribution to knowledge: The thesis should make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What aspect of research methodology is emphasized in the selection criteria? | The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis | Education & Humanities), Indian Languages, and Commerce & Management. The screening committee should create its own yardsticks for shortlisting candidates before evaluating the applications. The universities shall follow the criteria given below while short-listing candidates. • Originality and Innovation: The thesis should demonstrate original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic. • Contribution to knowledge: The thesis should make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study. • Methodology: The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis are crucial. | 574 | definition | 1.000 | • Methodology: The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis are crucial. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What qualities should the structure of the thesis exhibit? | well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner | This includes the design, execution, and analysis of the research. • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. • Impact: The potential impact of the research findings on the field of study or on society should be considered. India centric issues and solutions should have priority. • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. 9. | 113 | definition | 1.000 | • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is considered important regarding references and citations in the thesis? | The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information | This includes the design, execution, and analysis of the research. • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. • Impact: The potential impact of the research findings on the field of study or on society should be considered. India centric issues and solutions should have priority. • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. 9. | 384 | definition | 1.000 | • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | ||
| What aspect of the thesis presentation is evaluated in the selection process? | The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals | This includes the design, execution, and analysis of the research. • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. • Impact: The potential impact of the research findings on the field of study or on society should be considered. India centric issues and solutions should have priority. • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. 9. | 512 | definition | 1.000 | • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | ||
| What is assessed during the viva voce or oral examination? | The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis | This includes the design, execution, and analysis of the research. • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. • Impact: The potential impact of the research findings on the field of study or on society should be considered. India centric issues and solutions should have priority. • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. 9. | 636 | definition | 1.000 | • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
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