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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What type of institution is Dyal Singh College? | a College of University of Delhi, which is getting maintenance grant from UGC | University of Delhi is a Central University. Dyal Singh College is a College of University of Delhi, which is getting maintenance grant from UGC. State Government - Universities/Colleges/Institutions which are maintained by State Government whether directly or indirectly e.g. | 67 | definition | 1.000 | Dyal Singh College is a College of University of Delhi, which is getting maintenance grant from UGC. | 298 | page=298,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS)? | a scheme of UGC to promote Teachers from a few selected stages to higher stages | Existing strength (Teachers in position) means the number of teachers currently in position against each post working in the University/Department on the date of reference. Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) is a scheme of UGC to promote Teachers from a few selected stages to higher stages. Grade Pay – Grade Pay is a fixed amount attached to each post in the hierarchy. | 208 | definition | 1.000 | Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) is a scheme of UGC to promote Teachers from a few selected stages to higher stages. | 299 | page=299,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does Grade Pay refer to in the hierarchy of posts? | a fixed amount attached to each post in the hierarchy | Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) is a scheme of UGC to promote Teachers from a few selected stages to higher stages. Grade Pay – Grade Pay is a fixed amount attached to each post in the hierarchy. Grade pay determines the status of a post. | 141 | definition | 1.000 | Grade Pay – Grade Pay is a fixed amount attached to each post in the hierarchy. | 299 | page=299,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the term Scheduled Castes refer to? | the Scheduled Castes notified under article 341 of the Constitutions | Mental illness; Economically Weaker Section (EWS):In India EWSis a subcategory of people belonging to the Economy Based Un-Reserved Category having an annual family income less than ₹8 lakh and who do not belong to any category such as SC/ST/OBC across India Other Backward Classes means the class or classes of citizens who are socially and educationally backward, and are so determined by the Central/ State Government. Scheduled Castes means the Scheduled Castes notified under article 341 of the Constitutions. Scheduled Tribes means the Scheduled Tribes notified under article 342 of the Constitution. | 445 | definition | 1.000 | Scheduled Castes means the Scheduled Castes notified under article 341 of the Constitutions. | 300 | page=300,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the term Scheduled Tribes refer to? | the Scheduled Tribes notified under article 342 of the Constitution | Scheduled Castes means the Scheduled Castes notified under article 341 of the Constitutions. Scheduled Tribes means the Scheduled Tribes notified under article 342 of the Constitution. Religious Minority:Five religious’ communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis) have been notified as minority communities by the Union Government. | 116 | definition | 1.000 | Scheduled Tribes means the Scheduled Tribes notified under article 342 of the Constitution. | 300 | page=300,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the primary source of comprehensive statistics on the Higher Education scenario in India? | The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) | The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) is the main source of comprehensive statistics on the Higher Education scenario in the country. It is a mammoth exercise in which data on various aspects are elicited from the Higher Education Institutions of the country in online mode. AISHE 2021-22 is the 12th edition of the Survey, and the second Survey through the Web DCF format. These are very exciting times for the Higher Education Sector, with a lot of new initiatives and improvements ushering in. At this juncture the Report of AISHE 2021-22 is being eagerly awaited for its valuable inputs on various aspects of Higher Education. This Report not only provides a holistic picture of Higher Education in the country, but also growth trends on several parameters, making it valuable for policy making at the Centre and at State levels. | 0 | definition | 1.000 | The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) is the main source of comprehensive statistics on the Higher Education scenario in the country. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How does the Gross Enrolment Ratio indicate participation in higher education? | Higher GER values indicate greater enrolment in higher education among the specified age group. | through various modes at Universities in different Levels of enrolment. 2. GROSS ENROLMENT RATIO IN HIGHER EDUCATION (18-23 Years) The estimated Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education for the age group 18-23 years in India is 28.4. For Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students, the GER is 25.9 and 21.2 respectively. GER is a key indicator of the level of participation in higher education within a given population. Higher GER values indicate greater enrolment in higher education among the specified age group. GER for AISHE 21-22 has been calculated on Population Projection derived from 2011 Census. GER for male and female at All India level is 28.3 and 28.5 respectively. GER for SC male is 25.8 and SC female is 26.0. GER for ST male is 21.4 and ST female is 20.9. Figure | 430 | definition | 1.000 | GER is a key indicator of the level of participation in higher education within a given population. Higher GER values indicate greater enrolment in higher education among the specified age group. GER for AISHE 21-22 has been calculated on Population Projection derived from 2011 Census. | 45 | |||
| What is the full form of B.A. B.Ed.? | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education | 1 2 1 Mechatronics 2 A.N.M.-Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife 3 Acharya-Acharya 4 Alankar-Alankar 5 Art Education 6 Automotive Mechatronics Captive(Anand Group) 7 Ayurveda Vachaspati-Ph.D in Ayurveda 8 Ayurvedacharya-Ayurvedacharya 9 B.A. B.Ed.-Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education 10 B.A. L.L.B.-Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law or Laws 11 B.A. M.A.-Bachelor of Arts,Master of Arts 12 B.A.(Hons)-Bachelor of Arts (Honors) 13 B.A.-Bachelor of Arts 14 B.A.M.-Bachelor of Ayurved Medicine 15 B.A.M.S.-Bachelor of Ayurved Medicine & Surgery 16 B.A.S.L.P.-Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology 17 B.Agri.-Bachelor of Agriculture 18 B.Architecture-Bachelor of Architecture 19 B.B.A. | 237 | definition | 1.000 | B.Ed.-Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education 10 B.A. | 116 | page=116,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the full form of B.Sc. B.Ed.? | Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education | M.S.-Bachelor of Science, Master of Science 77 B.S.Course-Bachelor of Science (Physician Assistant and Emergency & Trauma Care Management) 78 B.S.M.S.-Bachelor of Sridhar Medicine and Surgery 79 B.S.S.-Bachelor in Social Sciences 80 B.S.W.-Bachelor of Social Work 81 B.SC. (IT) M.Sc. (IT) 82 B.Sc. B.Ed.-Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education 83 B.Sc. | 304 | definition | 1.000 | B.Ed.-Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education 83 B.Sc. | 119 | page=119,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the full form of M.Sc. Tech.? | Master of Science in Technology | B.Ed.-Master of Science, Bachelor of Education 188 M.Sc. in Biosciences and Bioinformatics 189 M.Sc. -Master of Science and M.Tech. - Master of Technology 190 M.Sc. Nursing-Master of Science in Nursing 191 M.Sc. Tech. -Master of Science in Technology 192 M.Sc. | 219 | definition | 1.000 | -Master of Science in Technology 192 M.Sc. | 125 | page=125,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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