2584 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from ISSN 0972-3625, published by ibm.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. 950 of the 2584 pairs (36.8%) are explanatory questions and 1634 restate a figure. 98.10% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is the classification of Uneconomic Occurrence in relation to mineral resources? | not part of a mineral resource | Thus, Uneconomic Occurrence is not part of a mineral resource. If quantity and quality are considered worthy of reporting, it should be recognised that an Uneconomic Occurrence cannot be exploited without major technological and/or economic changes, which are not currently available. | 31 | definition | 1.000 | Uneconomic Occurrence is not part of a mineral resource. | 13 | page=13,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What activities are included in the definition of prospecting operations? | any operations undertaken for the purpose of exploring, locating or proving mineral deposit | A “prospecting licence”(for the holder of a reconnaissance permit which was granted prior to January 12, 2015) means a licence granted for the purpose of undertaking prospecting operations. Prospecting Operations means any operations undertaken for the purpose of exploring, locating or proving mineral deposit. A “composite licence” means the prospecting licence-cum-mining lease which is a two stage concession granted for the purpose of undertaking prospecting operations followed by mining operations in a seamless manner. | 219 | definition | 1.000 | Prospecting Operations means any operations undertaken for the purpose of exploring, locating or proving mineral deposit. | 37 | page=37,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are large quantities of garnet used for? | used in waterjet application as abrasives | 27,47,000.00 2 years Objectives of the project i) The background: Garnet is an environmental friendly material withspecific applications. Large quantities are used in waterjet application as abrasives. The usable size is around grit 80. | 159 | definition | 1.000 | Large quantities are used in waterjet application as abrasives. | 85 | page=85,block=25 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the described purpose of the acoustic camera in the context of noise localization? | a general instrument that has been used by researchers for traffic noise localization in complex environments like ports, however, never been attempted for mines | 1,32,65,500.00 Duration: 2 years, Objectives of the project The acoustic camera is an advanced instrument that is used for noise source localization and at the National level the competencies don’t exist. The said acoustic camera is a general instrument that has been used by researchers for traffic noise localization in complex environments like ports, however, never been attempted for mines. The additional complexity of the mine is geospatial discontinuities. | 233 | definition | 1.000 | The said acoustic camera is a general instrument that has been used by researchers for traffic noise localization in complex environments like ports, however, never been attempted for mines. | 88 | page=88,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the form of pig iron obtained from a Pig Casting Machine? | a product in solid (lumpy) form obtained upon solidification of Hot Metal in Pig Casting Machine | Finished Steel (Stainless) 3044 3435 12.84 a) Non-flat Products 572 678 18.53 b) Flat Products 2472 2757 11.53 Source: Annual Statistics, 2022-23 of JPC D. Pig Iron Pig iron is a product in solid (lumpy) form obtained upon solidification of Hot Metal in Pig Casting Machine. It is called Pig or Pig Iron because of its typical humpy shape. | 177 | definition | 1.000 | Pig Iron Pig iron is a product in solid (lumpy) form obtained upon solidification of Hot Metal in Pig Casting Machine. | 101 | page=101,block=17 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of scraps in the Steel Sector? | used in the Steel Sector after recycling | The consumption of scrap is mainly reported by Induction Furnace &Electric Arc Furnace units, Integrated Steel Plants and Alloy Steel & Foundry industries. Scraps are used in the Steel Sector after recycling. Recycling of one tonne of steel scrap saves about 1.1 tonnes of iron ore, 0.6 to 0.7 tonnes of coking coal and around 0.2 to 0.3 tonnes of fluxe besides saving of energy by about 16–17%. | 167 | definition | 1.000 | Scraps are used in the Steel Sector after recycling. | 104 | page=104,block=32 | 0.850 | valid |
| What materials can aluminium replace in various products? | used as substitute for copper in various products, such as, electrical power cables, electrical equipment, automobile radiators and cooling/refrigeration tubing | COPPER Copper is vulnerable for substitution on grounds of price, technical superiority or weight. Aluminium is used as substitute for copper in various products, such as, electrical power cables, electrical equipment, automobile radiators and cooling/refrigeration tubing. Optical fibre has substituted copper in some telecommunication applications and plastics are used as substitute for copper in water pipe, plumbing, fixtures and many structural applications. | 112 | definition | 1.000 | Aluminium is used as substitute for copper in various products, such as, electrical power cables, electrical equipment, automobile radiators and cooling/refrigeration tubing. | 108 | page=108,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of Calcium Carbide in industrial applications? | used in the manufacture of flammable acetylene gas for Rubber, Synthetic and Plastic Industry | The production of soda ash during 2021-22 was 30.78 lakh tonnes as compared to 26.38 lakh tonnes in the previous year. Calcium Carbide Calcium carbide is used in the manufacture of flammable acetylene gas for Rubber, Synthetic and Plastic Industry. It is used as a raw material for manufacturing various rubber goods. | 154 | definition | 1.000 | Calcium Carbide Calcium carbide is used in the manufacture of flammable acetylene gas for Rubber, Synthetic and Plastic Industry. | 114 | page=114,block=10 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are the uses of Borax in various industries? | used as a component of glass, ingredient in enamel glazes, pottery & ceramics | The production of Red Phosphorus during 2021-22 was 1.15 thousand tonnes as compared to 1.07 thousand tonnes in the previous year. Borax Borax is used as a component of glass, ingredient in enamel glazes, pottery & ceramics. The main manufacturer of borax is Borax Morarji Ltd with an installed capacity of 24,000 tpy at Dahej, GIDC in the State of Gujarat. | 146 | definition | 1.000 | Borax Borax is used as a component of glass, ingredient in enamel glazes, pottery & ceramics. | 115 | page=115,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Bihar known for in terms of its mineral resources? | the principal holder of country’s pyrite resources and possesses 94% of pyrite resources | Bihar Mineral Resources B ihar is the principal holder of country’s pyrite resources and possesses 94% of pyrite resources. The important mineral occurrences in Bihar are coal in Rajmahal coalfield; limestone in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger & Rohtas districts; mica in Nawada district; quartz/silica sand in Bhagalpur, Jamui,Munger & Nalanda districts; quartzite in Lakhisarai,Munger & Nalanda districts; and talc/ soapstone/steatite inMunger district. | 34 | definition | 1.000 | Bihar Mineral Resources B ihar is the principal holder of country’s pyrite resources and possesses 94% of pyrite resources. | 173 | page=173,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
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