15 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - 4. Horticulture - BM.doc, published by agritech.tnau.ac.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. 7 of the 15 pairs (46.7%) are explanatory questions and 8 restate a figure. 93.33% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
Use the API URL with your free DD token in notebooks, scripts, and pipelines.
https://www.desidata.in/api/datasets/horticulture-policy-notes-tamil-nadu-2008-09-question-and-answer-dataset/downloadDataset downloads are free. For Python or API downloads, sign in once and create a free DD token; set it as DD_TOKEN or save it in your notebook's secrets. Requests are linked to your account so your download history and counts stay accurate.
# One-time install: pip install desidata
# Set DD_TOKEN in your environment first (create a free token in Profile & settings).
import desidata
df = desidata.load("horticulture-policy-notes-tamil-nadu-2008-09-question-and-answer-dataset")
df.head()Sign in with Google to download.
Usable for analysis, but expect some cleaning before you rely on it.
Policy Note on Agriculture 2022-23 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 385 rows
Agricultural Policy Notes Tamil Nadu 2018-19 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,249 rows
Soil Analysis Methods and Requirements - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 10 rows
Agriculture in Tamil Nadu 2012-13 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 26 rows
Annual Report 2015-16 by agriwelfare.gov.in - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,013 rows
Higher Education in India - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,594 rows
Gender Policy of NABARD - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 14 rows
ICAR Annual Report 2025-26 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,101 rows
First 10 of 15 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What impact has the breakthrough in horticultural production technology had on farmers? | both the quality and yield have considerably improved, bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops | Rapidly growing demand for horticulture commodities and products especially burgeoning market for processed fruits and vegetables as well as booming floriculture market is an evidence of the phenomenon that is expected to accelerate horticulture growth. horticulture is set to assume a greater role and importance within the agriculture sector and eventually in the National economy. There has been break through in the production technology of horticultural crops whereby both the quality and yield have considerably improved, bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. Policy Focus for 2009-10 i. Promotion of Hi-tech Horticulture including Micro-Irrigation and Fertigation ii. Thrust on Integrated Pest Management & Integrated Nutrient Management iii. Formation of Horticulture Self Help Groups iv. | 473 | relationship | 0.970 | There has been break through in the production technology of horticultural crops whereby both the quality and yield have considerably improved, bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. | 1 | page=1,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is driving the growth of horticulture commodities and products? | Rapidly growing demand for horticulture commodities and products especially burgeoning market for processed fruits and vegetables as well as booming floriculture market | Rapidly growing demand for horticulture commodities and products especially burgeoning market for processed fruits and vegetables as well as booming floriculture market is an evidence of the phenomenon that is expected to accelerate horticulture growth. horticulture is set to assume a greater role and importance within the agriculture sector and eventually in the National economy. There has been break through in the production technology of horticultural crops whereby both the quality and yield have considerably improved, bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. Policy Focus for 2009-10 i. Promotion of Hi-tech Horticulture including Micro-Irrigation and Fertigation ii. Thrust on Integrated Pest Management & Integrated Nutrient Management iii. Formation of Horticulture Self Help Groups iv. | 0 | summary | 0.970 | Rapidly growing demand for horticulture commodities and products especially burgeoning market for processed fruits and vegetables as well as booming floriculture market is an evidence of the phenomenon that is expected to accelerate horticulture growth. | ||||
| What is the goal of the National Agriculture Development Programme? | reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused intervention, maximize returns to the farmers and bring about quantifiable changes in the production and productivity | City Vegetable Development Scheme Under this scheme planting materials, vegetable seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals are distributed to Chennai city dwellers at full cost, besides providing technical know-how to them.During 2008-09, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs.3.50 lakhs benefiting 1410 city dwellers. During, 2009-10 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs.6.00 lakhs. National Agriculture Development Programme This scheme is being implemented with the objective of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused intervention, maximize returns to the farmers and bring about quantifiable changes in the production and productivity.This scheme is implemented in a cluster of 450-500 hac. in 9 focus districts and in a cluster of 90-100 hac. In 19 non focus districts. This scheme is implemented with 50% subsidy. | 532 | summary | 0.970 | National Agriculture Development Programme This scheme is being implemented with the objective of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused intervention, maximize returns to the farmers and bring about quantifiable changes in the production and productivity.This scheme is implemented in a cluster of 450-500 hac. | ||||
| Which areas receive benefits from the Integrated Tribal Development Programme? | Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Trichy and Villupuram districts | Integrated Tribal Development Programme Under this scheme, elite planting materials of Mango, Spices like Coffee, pepper (75% subsidy) and high yielding / hybrid vegetable seeds etc. are being distributed at 90% subsidised cost to the tribal farmers in Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Trichy and Villupuram districts. Tour and training programmes are being conducted in order to educate the tribal farmers on improved technologies. Oil engine and plant protection equipments at 75% subsidy and drip irrigation system at 90% subsidy are distributed to the tribal farmers. During 2008-09, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs. 40.005 lakhs. During, 2009-10 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs.40.00 lakhs. | 253 | list | 0.820 | are being distributed at 90% subsidised cost to the tribal farmers in Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Trichy and Villupuram districts. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which regions are included in the Western Ghats Development Programme? | Coimbatore, Erode, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari | Western Ghats Development Programme This scheme is implemented in the districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari. Improvement of Infrastructural facilities for the State Horticulture Farms has been given. During 2008-09, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs. 58.00 lakhs. During, 2009-10 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs.50.00 lakhs. Hill Area Development Programme Under this scheme, high yielding / hybrid vegetable seeds, oil engines, and agricultural implements, packing materials for fruits, vegetables and flowers, etc. are distributed to the small and marginal farmers of The Nilgiris district at 25% subsidy. During 2008-09, oil engine and Agricultural implements were distributed with an outlay of Rs.88.25 lakhs. | 83 | list | 0.820 | Western Ghats Development Programme This scheme is implemented in the districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is provided to residents of Chennai under the City Vegetable Development Scheme? | planting materials, vegetable seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals | City Vegetable Development Scheme Under this scheme planting materials, vegetable seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals are distributed to Chennai city dwellers at full cost, besides providing technical know-how to them.During 2008-09, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs.3.50 lakhs benefiting 1410 city dwellers. During, 2009-10 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs.6.00 lakhs. National Agriculture Development Programme This scheme is being implemented with the objective of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused intervention, maximize returns to the farmers and bring about quantifiable changes in the production and productivity.This scheme is implemented in a cluster of 450-500 hac. in 9 focus districts and in a cluster of 90-100 hac. In 19 non focus districts. This scheme is implemented with 50% subsidy. | 52 | list | 0.820 | City Vegetable Development Scheme Under this scheme planting materials, vegetable seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals are distributed to Chennai city dwellers at full cost, besides providing technical know-how to them.During 2008-09, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs.3.50 lakhs benefiting 1410 city dwellers. | ||||
| What methods have helped farmers increase their earnings under the scheme? | Soil health care, micro nutrient application, scientific cultivation practices, high yielding varieties of planting material along with micro irrigation | scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs.2665.72 lakhs to cover 6,100 ha. Under this scheme, Soil health care, micro nutrient application, scientific cultivation practices, high yielding varieties of planting material along with micro irrigation have enabled farmers to reap incomes never heard before. Scientific horticulture is making farming profitable, improving incomes and thus transforming the lives of farmers. During, 2009-10 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs.2400 lakhs to cover 5000 Ha. Targets and Achievements The financial allocation for the year 2008-2009 and the expenditure incurred and the proposed outlay for the year 2009-10 for the State Plan Schemes are furnished below. State Plan Schemes Finance: Rs.in lakhs 2008-09 2009-10 (proposed) Physical Financial Phy. Fin. S. No Name of the Scheme Unit Tar. Achmt. as on 31.03. Tar. | 96 | list | 0.820 | Under this scheme, Soil health care, micro nutrient application, scientific cultivation practices, high yielding varieties of planting material along with micro irrigation have enabled farmers to reap incomes never heard before. | ||||
| What is the primary focus of promoting organic farming? | Promotion of Organic Farming with focus on export market | Strengthening the production of Pedigree Planting materials. v. Promotion of Organic Farming with focus on export market. vi. Building up of Public and Private Partnership. vii. Promotion of Contract / Corporate farming. viii. Effective Transfer of Technologies by tour-cum-training to farmers. ix. Human Resources Development through effective training for extension officers. x. Post Harvest Management and reduction of post harvest losses. Status of Horticultural crops in Tamil Nadu (Area: Lakh Ha. Production: Lakh MT. Productivity: MT/Ha.) State Plan Schemes Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme This scheme is being implemented in all the 31 districts excluding Chennai. | 64 | factual | 0.570 | v. Promotion of Organic Farming with focus on export market. | 1 | page=1,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What method is used to transfer technologies effectively to farmers? | Effective Transfer of Technologies by tour-cum-training to farmers | Strengthening the production of Pedigree Planting materials. v. Promotion of Organic Farming with focus on export market. vi. Building up of Public and Private Partnership. vii. Promotion of Contract / Corporate farming. viii. Effective Transfer of Technologies by tour-cum-training to farmers. ix. Human Resources Development through effective training for extension officers. x. Post Harvest Management and reduction of post harvest losses. Status of Horticultural crops in Tamil Nadu (Area: Lakh Ha. Production: Lakh MT. Productivity: MT/Ha.) State Plan Schemes Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme This scheme is being implemented in all the 31 districts excluding Chennai. | 227 | factual | 0.570 | viii. Effective Transfer of Technologies by tour-cum-training to farmers. | 1 | page=1,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| How many districts are part of the Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme in Tamil Nadu? | 31 districts excluding Chennai | Strengthening the production of Pedigree Planting materials. v. Promotion of Organic Farming with focus on export market. vi. Building up of Public and Private Partnership. vii. Promotion of Contract / Corporate farming. viii. Effective Transfer of Technologies by tour-cum-training to farmers. ix. Human Resources Development through effective training for extension officers. x. Post Harvest Management and reduction of post harvest losses. Status of Horticultural crops in Tamil Nadu (Area: Lakh Ha. Production: Lakh MT. Productivity: MT/Ha.) State Plan Schemes Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme This scheme is being implemented in all the 31 districts excluding Chennai. | 652 | factual | 0.490 | Productivity: MT/Ha.) State Plan Schemes Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme This scheme is being implemented in all the 31 districts excluding Chennai. | 1 | page=1,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
Read straight from the file — download or use the API URL for the full dataset.
| 1 |
| page=1,block=5 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 2 |
| page=2,block=12 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 2 |
| page=2,block=12 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 3 |
| page=3,block=2 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |