413 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Final ugc Cover, 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. 255 of the 413 pairs (61.7%) are explanatory questions and 158 restate a figure. 99.76% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 413 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 factors are used to measure educational institutional capacity? | measured by number of educational institutions, namely universities, and colleges, number of teachers and number of students seeking post-higher secondary education and other related aspects | The progress of higher education in any country can be measured by its institutional capacity. The educational institutional capacity is measured by number of educational institutions, namely universities, and colleges, number of teachers and number of students seeking post-higher secondary education and other related aspects . We look at these three parameters. | 137 | definition | 1.000 | The educational institutional capacity is measured by number of educational institutions, namely universities, and colleges, number of teachers and number of students seeking post-higher secondary education and other related aspects . | 17 | page=17,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the term 'Assessment' refer to in the context of NAAC's objectives? | a performance evaluation of an HEI and /or its units and is accomplished through a process based on self-study and peer review using defined criteria | The prime agenda of NAAC is to Assess and Accredit Institutions of higher learning with an objective of helping them to work continuously to improve the quality of education. Assessment is a performance evaluation of an HEI and /or its units and is accomplished through a process based on self-study and peer review using defined criteria. Accreditation refers to the certification given by NAAC which is valid for a period of five years. | 189 | definition | 1.000 | Assessment is a performance evaluation of an HEI and /or its units and is accomplished through a process based on self-study and peer review using defined criteria. | 79 | page=79,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does 'Accreditation' mean as defined by NAAC? | the certification given by NAAC which is valid for a period of five years | Assessment is a performance evaluation of an HEI and /or its units and is accomplished through a process based on self-study and peer review using defined criteria. Accreditation refers to the certification given by NAAC which is valid for a period of five years. NAAC accredits UGC 2(f) & 12B as well as non 2(f) & 12B HEIs. | 189 | definition | 1.000 | Accreditation refers to the certification given by NAAC which is valid for a period of five years. | 79 | page=79,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What kind of concept is social exclusion described as? | a complex and multidimensional concept having social, cultural, political and economic ramifications | In India, certain communities such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and religious minorities experience systemic exclusion in the matter of taking advantages of development. Social exclusion is a complex and multidimensional concept having social, cultural, political and economic ramifications. The consequences of macroeconomic policies such as poverty, unemployment and involuntary migration exclude the victims from economic, cultural, and political activities. | 199 | definition | 1.000 | Social exclusion is a complex and multidimensional concept having social, cultural, political and economic ramifications. | 86 | page=86,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the intended function of the 'Diversity Index' being created by the UGC? | as measure of fair participation in various Committees and schemes of the UGC. | Fellowship - The UGC suggested to the Ministry of Minority Affairs to introduce Ph.D. fellowships for minority students. The Ministry has since accepted the UGC suggestion, and sponsored 750 Fellowships to the UGC. b) UGC has made a provision for Special Grants to colleges in 90 Muslim-concentrated districts identified by the Planning Commission as Minority Population Concentrated Districts. c) Special schemes for construction of women's hostel in minority concentrated districts from among the 90 Muslim-concentrated districts. d) The UGC is developing "Diversity Index" as measure of fair participation in various Committees and schemes of the UGC. | 576 | definition | 1.000 | d) The UGC is developing "Diversity Index" as measure of fair participation in various Committees and schemes of the UGC. | 10 | page=10,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the Equal Opportunity Office established by the UGC? | to operate all the schemes related to SC, ST, OBC, Minorities, physically challenged students, women and economically weaker students for these groups under one umbrella. | Equal Opportunity Office The UGC has taken initiative to set up "Equal Opportunity Office" in all Central and State Universities. The function of this office is to operate all the schemes related to SC, ST, OBC, Minorities, physically challenged students, women and economically weaker students for these groups under one umbrella. Initiative for Women Hostels The UGC took special initiative to increase the number of hostels for girls and the amount of grants. The target for number of hostels has been increased quite substantially and the grant has also been increased from Rs. 25 lakhs to over one crore for one hostel. | 161 | definition | 1.000 | The function of this office is to operate all the schemes related to SC, ST, OBC, Minorities, physically challenged students, women and economically weaker students for these groups under one umbrella. Initiative for Women Hostels The UGC took special initiative to increase the number of hostels for girls and the amount of grants. | 11 | page=11,block=0 | ||
| What is the purpose of imparting value education? | creating citizens who cherish value of democracy, secularism, fraternity, and equality | 17 Emerging Issues Related to Higher Education Relevance education related Issues The issue of offering relevant education also poses serious concern. It was recognized that relevant education would involve three aspects. It involve imparting of scientific knowledge to the students on the subject so that we create knowledge society with scientific approach and mind. Beside knowledge it also involve imparting of skill and working knowledge, and thereby develop human resource necessary for economic development. And finally relevant education also involve providing value education so that education serve as an instrument of creating citizens who cherish value of democracy, secularism, fraternity, and equality. | 629 | definition | 1.000 | And finally relevant education also involve providing value education so that education serve as an instrument of creating citizens who cherish value of democracy, secularism, fraternity, and equality. | 31 | page=31,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Faculty Improvement Programme under UGC schemes? | Teacher Fellowship for doing M.Phil/Ph.D. | Publication Grant 4. Appointment of Visiting Professor/Visiting Fellow 5. Day Care Centre 6. Adventure sports alongwith new schemes for development of Sports infrastructure and equipments 7. Special Development Grant for Universities in Backward/ Rural/ Remote/Border Areas 8. Special Development Grant for Young Universities and Rejuvenation Grant for Old Universities 9. Instrumentation Maintenance Facility (IMF) 10. Construction of Women's Hostels, 11. Basic facilities for Women 12. Faculty Improvement Programme (Teacher Fellowship for doing M.Phil/Ph.D.) 13. Equal Opportunity Cell, 14. Coaching Schemes for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, OBC (non-creamy layer) Minorities, 15. Establishment of Career and Counselling Cell in Universities, 16. | 519 | definition | 1.000 | Faculty Improvement Programme (Teacher Fellowship for doing M.Phil/Ph.D.) 13. | 35 | page=35,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the HEPSN/TEPSE schemes? | To provide equal education opportunities and experience to disabled persons in higher educational institutions | The UGC has started the scheme of TEPSE and HEPSN during the Ninth Five-Year Plan, which continued in the Tenth Plan. The scheme is extended to the Eleventh Plan too. The specific objectives of the HEPSN/ TEPSE Schemes are: ● To provide equal education opportunities and experience to disabled persons in higher educational institutions | 226 | definition | 1.000 | The specific objectives of the HEPSN/ TEPSE Schemes are: ● To provide equal education opportunities and experience to disabled persons in higher educational institutions | 46 | page=46,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Indira Gandhi Post-graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child Scheme? | to compensate direct cost of girl education at all levels especially for such girls who happened to be only girl child in the families | In order to achieve and promote girls education, the University Grants Commission has introduced Indira Gandhi Post-graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child Scheme with an aim to compensate direct cost of girl education at all levels especially for such girls who happened to be only girl child in the families. The objectives of the scheme are (i) to support Post-graduate education of single girl child in non-professional courses and (ii) to recognize the value of observance of small family norms. Inclusiveness and Equity in Higher Education | 178 | definition | 1.000 | In order to achieve and promote girls education, the University Grants Commission has introduced Indira Gandhi Post-graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child Scheme with an aim to compensate direct cost of girl education at all levels especially for such girls who happened to be only girl child in the families. | 51 | page=51,block=12 | 0.700 | valid |
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