60 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Horticultural Statistics, published by nhb.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. 40 of the 60 pairs (66.7%) are explanatory questions and 20 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 60 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 scheme introduced by the DES to estimate the area and production of fruits and vegetables called? | Crop Estimation Survey of Fruits & Vegetables (CES-F&V) | In view of above difficulties several research studies were taken up by agricultural scientists in the past. Then central sector Plan Scheme called Crop Estimation Survey of Fruits & Vegetables (CES-F&V)-a component of Improvement of Agricultural Statistics Scheme, was implemented by the DES. The scheme envisaged the generation of area and production estimates using sampling and estimation methodology evolved by ICAR–Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI), Pusa, New Delhi. The scheme was implemented in 11 States (Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and U.P) covering selected crops- 7 fruit crops (Apple, Mango, Citrus, Pineapple, Grapes, Banana and Guava) and 7 vegetable | 148 | definition | 1.000 | Then central sector Plan Scheme called Crop Estimation Survey of Fruits & Vegetables (CES-F&V)-a component of Improvement of Agricultural Statistics Scheme, was implemented by the DES. | 45 | page=45,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What qualifies a vegetable grower in a Plain State? | 0.1 ha and above gross cropped area under vegetables | For this, after complete enumeration of selected village, a list of qualified vegetable growers was prepared. Qualified growers are those vegetable growers who have 0.1 ha and above gross cropped area under vegetables in case of Plain State and 0.01 ha and above in case of Hilly State. Ranking of qualified vegetable growers was to be done as per gross cropped area and then a qualified vegetable grower was to be divided into two groups after ranking. If number of growers was odd, the first group had one more grower than the second group. A total of six vegetable growers were selected from the first group and rest four from the second group. In case, total number of qualified vegetable growers in any village is less than or equal to ten, all the growers was to be selected for detailed survey enquiry. | 165 | definition | 1.000 | Qualified growers are those vegetable growers who have 0.1 ha and above gross cropped area under vegetables in case of Plain State and 0.01 ha and above in case of Hilly State. | 50 | page=50,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What products are made from Coconut husk? | used to manufacture coir mat, cushion and other products | Coconut husk is used to manufacture coir mat, cushion and other products. | 16 | definition | 0.980 | Coconut husk is used to manufacture coir mat, cushion and other products. | 489 | page=489,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the full form of APEDA? | Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority | xxvii Abbreviations A Area AGMARKNET Agricultural Marketing Information Network AM Apni Mandi APEDA Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority APMC Agricultural Produce Market Committee BE Budget Estimates RE Revised Estimates C&F Cost and Freight CDB Coconut Development Board CHAMAN Coordinated Programme on Horticulture Assessment and MAnagement using geoiNformatics CIH Central Institute of Horticulture CIPHET Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and technology CPI Consumer Price Index CSO Central Statistics Office | 100 | definition | 0.980 | xxvii Abbreviations A Area AGMARKNET Agricultural Marketing Information Network AM Apni Mandi APEDA Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority APMC Agricultural Produce Market Committee BE Budget Estimates RE Revised Estimates C&F Cost and Freight CDB Coconut Development Board CHAMAN Coordinated Programme on Horticulture Assessment and MAnagement using geoiNformatics CIH Central Institute of Horticulture CIPHET Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and technology CPI Consumer Price Index CSO Central Statistics Office | 28 | page=28,block=0 | ||
| What does the abbreviation CHAMAN refer to? | Coordinated Programme on Horticulture Assessment and MAnagement using geoiNformatics | xxvii Abbreviations A Area AGMARKNET Agricultural Marketing Information Network AM Apni Mandi APEDA Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority APMC Agricultural Produce Market Committee BE Budget Estimates RE Revised Estimates C&F Cost and Freight CDB Coconut Development Board CHAMAN Coordinated Programme on Horticulture Assessment and MAnagement using geoiNformatics CIH Central Institute of Horticulture CIPHET Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and technology CPI Consumer Price Index CSO Central Statistics Office | 312 | definition | 0.980 | xxvii Abbreviations A Area AGMARKNET Agricultural Marketing Information Network AM Apni Mandi APEDA Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority APMC Agricultural Produce Market Committee BE Budget Estimates RE Revised Estimates C&F Cost and Freight CDB Coconut Development Board CHAMAN Coordinated Programme on Horticulture Assessment and MAnagement using geoiNformatics CIH Central Institute of Horticulture CIPHET Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and technology CPI Consumer Price Index CSO Central Statistics Office | 28 | |||
| What does the abbreviation DASD stand for? | Directorate of Areca nut and Spices Development | DASD Directorate of Areca nut and Spices Development DCCD Directorate of Cashew nut and Cocoa Development DES Directorate of Economics & Statistics DMI Directorate of Marketing and Inspection F.Y. Financial Year FAOSTAT Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations Statistics Division FYM Farmyard Manure | 5 | definition | 0.980 | DASD Directorate of Areca nut and Spices Development DCCD Directorate of Cashew nut and Cocoa Development DES Directorate of Economics & Statistics DMI Directorate of Marketing and Inspection F.Y. | 28 | page=28,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the full form of DCCD? | Directorate of Cashew nut and Cocoa Development | DASD Directorate of Areca nut and Spices Development DCCD Directorate of Cashew nut and Cocoa Development DES Directorate of Economics & Statistics DMI Directorate of Marketing and Inspection F.Y. Financial Year FAOSTAT Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations Statistics Division FYM Farmyard Manure | 58 | definition | 0.980 | DASD Directorate of Areca nut and Spices Development DCCD Directorate of Cashew nut and Cocoa Development DES Directorate of Economics & Statistics DMI Directorate of Marketing and Inspection F.Y. | 28 | page=28,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does HMNEH stand for? | Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan states | xxviii Horticultural Statistics at a Glance 2018 GDP Gross Domestic Product Ha Hectare HMNEH Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan states IASRI Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research IW Industrial Worker MIDH Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture MoFPI Ministry of Food Processing Industries MoSPI Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation MT Metric Tons MT/HA Metric Ton per Hectare N,P and K Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash NA Not Available NBM National Bamboo Mission NCCD National Cold Chain Development NHB National Horticulture Board NHM National Horticulture Mission NIFTEM National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management NMMI National Mission on Micro Irrigation NMSA National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture NNP Net National Product NRC National Research centre NSS National Sample Survey O/o Office of OFWM On Farm Water Management P Production Pdy. | 93 | definition | 0.980 | xxviii Horticultural Statistics at a Glance 2018 GDP Gross Domestic Product Ha Hectare HMNEH Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan states IASRI Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research IW Industrial Worker MIDH Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture MoFPI Ministry of Food Processing Industries MoSPI Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation MT Metric Tons MT/HA Metric Ton per Hectare N,P and K Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash NA Not Available NBM National Bamboo Mission NCCD National Cold Chain Development NHB | ||||
| What is the full form of ICAR? | Indian Council of Agricultural Research | xxviii Horticultural Statistics at a Glance 2018 GDP Gross Domestic Product Ha Hectare HMNEH Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan states IASRI Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research IW Industrial Worker MIDH Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture MoFPI Ministry of Food Processing Industries MoSPI Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation MT Metric Tons MT/HA Metric Ton per Hectare N,P and K Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash NA Not Available NBM National Bamboo Mission NCCD National Cold Chain Development NHB National Horticulture Board NHM National Horticulture Mission NIFTEM National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management NMMI National Mission on Micro Irrigation NMSA National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture NNP Net National Product NRC National Research centre NSS National Sample Survey O/o Office of OFWM On Farm Water Management P Production Pdy. | 211 | definition | 0.980 | xxviii Horticultural Statistics at a Glance 2018 GDP Gross Domestic Product Ha Hectare HMNEH Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan states IASRI Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research IW Industrial Worker MIDH Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture MoFPI Ministry of Food Processing Industries MoSPI Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation MT Metric Tons MT/HA Metric Ton per Hectare N,P and K Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash NA Not Available NBM National Bamboo Mission NCCD National Cold Chain Development NHB | ||||
| What does SFAC stand for? | Small Farmers Agri Business Consortium | xxix Abbreviations Prov. Provisional Qtl. Quintal Qty. Quantity RGI Registrar General of India RPM Rural Primary Market Rs. Rupees (Indian Currency) SFAC Small Farmers Agri Business Consortium SGL State Grading Laboratory WPI Wholesale Price Index WS Wholesale Market 3rd Adv. Est Third Advance Estimates | 154 | definition | 0.980 | Rupees (Indian Currency) SFAC Small Farmers Agri Business Consortium SGL State Grading Laboratory WPI Wholesale Price Index WS Wholesale Market 3rd Adv. | 30 | page=30,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
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