26 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from bps 2008-09 compressed compressed (1), published by shipmin.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. 12 of the 26 pairs (46.2%) are explanatory questions and 14 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 26 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 does 'Net Tonnage' describe about a ship? | It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for Tonnage [MRT] the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | DEFINITIONS OF TEAMS I Line wa Uae of a chip upto Whi she submerges Wl call Ho according ic ihe asasons sh= cies. Zz. The depth ip ye 4 bo os ihe of tans af pounds: stores. and | ca that a ship can Me actual of 4 ahi. 4. Bross lt applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the Tannage (RT volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. 45, Met Flog! It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for Tonnage [MRT] the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 505 | definition | 1.000 | 45, Met Flog! It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for Tonnage [MRT] the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 262 | page=262,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What made the global economic crisis of 2008-09 unique? | not only in terms of its depth but also in the extent of its global reach | Arka aa, 1, OF K. Mohandas GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Tel: Fax : Gn | Ports are economic and service provision units of a remarkable importance since they act as a for the interchange of two transport modes, maritime iand land whether by rail or road. India has a coastline of around 7517 kms with 13 major ports and 199 notified non- ports Ht line and Sea Islands. Maritime transport activity depends on development in world trade and domestic activity. The year 2008-09 marked a major turning point in the history of world economy and trade. The world economy experienced a synchronized downturn. The crisis was unique, not only in terms of its depth but also in the extent of its global reach: virtually no economy has 1 unaffected. Following the global economic downturn,’ slowdown in India's growth, India's borne cargo witnessed a subdued growth in 2008-09. | 615 | summary | 0.970 | The crisis was unique, not only in terms of its depth but also in the extent of its global reach: virtually no economy has 1 unaffected. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What change has been observed in the handling of India's seaborne cargo traffic? | a consistent shift in handling of India's cargo traffic towards non major ports | There has been a structural change in India's seaborne cargo traffic marked by a consistent shift in handling of India's cargo traffic towards non major ports. In the year 2009-10 the _ Share of non major ports was close to one-third of India's total (845 million tones) seaborne to the coat trade, the ginbal of the country and its development prospects. damand for infrastructura amormous. An overwhelming share of India’s trade in volume terms is through sea. development cf port infrastructure in terms of expansion, upgrading and maintaming is an enormous challenge. This entails huge investment which budgetary sources alane cannot meet. This will require innovative financing in terms of private parinarship. | 79 | summary | 0.970 | There has been a structural change in India's seaborne cargo traffic marked by a consistent shift in handling of India's cargo traffic towards non major ports. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What advantages does a link span provide at terminal ports? | eliminating cranage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ships | It is obtained by deducting from GRT the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cubic feet = 1 ton) occupied by stores, fuel, machinery, crew etc. which does not represent the earning ot tne ship. d. a Wk | cag] od to In Cargo ships or rar Ine n hula of liquid cargoes aT an natura. Salllng Any description of vessel provided with sufficient sail area for navigation under sails along whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion and includes a rowing boat but dose rel a n It is frequently called a vehicle ferry. It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. At each terminal port, a tramp of link span is provided enabling the vehicles to drive on or off the vessels, thereby eliminating cranage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ships. 1. Barth-Day éday of berth oF Es a slilp. day in by 3 120 Tinne Tale) spem Gy 8 ila | 709 | summary | 0.970 | At each terminal port, a tramp of link span is provided enabling the vehicles to drive on or off the vessels, thereby eliminating cranage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ships. | ||||
| What led to a slowdown in India's growth and subdued growth in India's cargo in 2008-09? | the global economic downturn | Arka aa, 1, OF K. Mohandas GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Tel: Fax : Gn | Ports are economic and service provision units of a remarkable importance since they act as a for the interchange of two transport modes, maritime iand land whether by rail or road. India has a coastline of around 7517 kms with 13 major ports and 199 notified non- ports Ht line and Sea Islands. Maritime transport activity depends on development in world trade and domestic activity. The year 2008-09 marked a major turning point in the history of world economy and trade. The world economy experienced a synchronized downturn. The crisis was unique, not only in terms of its depth but also in the extent of its global reach: virtually no economy has 1 unaffected. Following the global economic downturn,’ slowdown in India's growth, India's borne cargo witnessed a subdued growth in 2008-09. | 739 | relationship | 0.890 | Following the global economic downturn,’ slowdown in India's growth, India's borne cargo witnessed a subdued growth in 2008-09. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is a major challenge in developing port infrastructure in India? | expansion, upgrading and maintaming | There has been a structural change in India's seaborne cargo traffic marked by a consistent shift in handling of India's cargo traffic towards non major ports. In the year 2009-10 the _ Share of non major ports was close to one-third of India's total (845 million tones) seaborne to the coat trade, the ginbal of the country and its development prospects. damand for infrastructura amormous. An overwhelming share of India’s trade in volume terms is through sea. development cf port infrastructure in terms of expansion, upgrading and maintaming is an enormous challenge. This entails huge investment which budgetary sources alane cannot meet. This will require innovative financing in terms of private parinarship. | 510 | summary | 0.890 | development cf port infrastructure in terms of expansion, upgrading and maintaming is an enormous challenge. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Who are the representatives included in the Pom Trust Anand corp board? | representatives of Customs, Railways, Defense | Besides Chairman, the Pom Trust Anand corp bead representatives of Customs, Railways, Defense. Govt, abe: fll members of the Board, other than the ard Uva are pan time and of Major Ports is a plan scheme. The Major Ports are ampowered lo receiva loans from Government, raise loans in the open market and levy rates and fees Ine ike services rendered, They are required to receive the prior approval of Central for ihe srale af burgels and submit Annual Administration Reports. Their annual are audit ay thn and Seneral of A. Pore marily from Carpe handled charges am the ships welling Ui, other refaled chanjes. The of revenue Tam traffic are ics, cargo related rharges, (ii) Crane hire charges, (iii) Rentals from charges, for providing rail and other transport for the and providing facilities for the visiting ships. | 48 | list | 0.820 | Besides Chairman, the Pom Trust Anand corp bead representatives of Customs, Railways, Defense. | 260 | page=260,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What powers do the Major Ports have regarding loans and fees? | receiva loans from Government, raise loans in the open market and levy rates and fees Ine ike services rendered | Besides Chairman, the Pom Trust Anand corp bead representatives of Customs, Railways, Defense. Govt, abe: fll members of the Board, other than the ard Uva are pan time and of Major Ports is a plan scheme. The Major Ports are ampowered lo receiva loans from Government, raise loans in the open market and levy rates and fees Ine ike services rendered, They are required to receive the prior approval of Central for ihe srale af burgels and submit Annual Administration Reports. Their annual are audit ay thn and Seneral of A. Pore marily from Carpe handled charges am the ships welling Ui, other refaled chanjes. The of revenue Tam traffic are ics, cargo related rharges, (ii) Crane hire charges, (iii) Rentals from charges, for providing rail and other transport for the and providing facilities for the visiting ships. | 238 | list | 0.820 | The Major Ports are ampowered lo receiva loans from Government, raise loans in the open market and levy rates and fees Ine ike services rendered, They are required to receive the prior approval of Central for ihe srale af burgels and submit Annual Administration Reports. | 260 | |||
| What are the main sources of revenue from ship traffic? | Furl dues, (ii) Pilotage, (iii) Berth-hire, (iv) Survey and Shige | Similarly the main sources ot rauenue froen ship traffic are Furl dues, (ii) Pilotage, (iii) Berth-hire, (iv) Survey and Shige in The main of Ports relate lo Maintenance of Port approaches, navigable cnannels aid along sie conservancy, hydrographic surveys, (ii) Light and unde Uva Por, Pilotage, towage, berthing and unberthing of ships, warehoustig Bnd transportation of goods in Port area, (v) Civil, ann electrical angireering and of harbour crafts and plants, (vi) Fire- | 61 | list | 0.820 | Similarly the main sources ot rauenue froen ship traffic are Furl dues, (ii) Pilotage, (iii) Berth-hire, (iv) Survey and Shige in The main of Ports relate lo Maintenance of Port approaches, navigable cnannels aid along sie conservancy, hydrographic surveys, (ii) Light and unde Uva Por, Pilotage, towage, berthing and unberthing of ships, warehoustig Bnd transportation of goods in Port area, (v) Civil, ann electrical angireering and of harbour crafts and plants, (vi) Fire- | 260 | page=260,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What activities are related to the maintenance of port approaches? | Maintenance of Port approaches, navigable cnannels aid along sie conservancy, hydrographic surveys | Similarly the main sources ot rauenue froen ship traffic are Furl dues, (ii) Pilotage, (iii) Berth-hire, (iv) Survey and Shige in The main of Ports relate lo Maintenance of Port approaches, navigable cnannels aid along sie conservancy, hydrographic surveys, (ii) Light and unde Uva Por, Pilotage, towage, berthing and unberthing of ships, warehoustig Bnd transportation of goods in Port area, (v) Civil, ann electrical angireering and of harbour crafts and plants, (vi) Fire- | 158 | list | 0.820 | Similarly the main sources ot rauenue froen ship traffic are Furl dues, (ii) Pilotage, (iii) Berth-hire, (iv) Survey and Shige in The main of Ports relate lo Maintenance of Port approaches, navigable cnannels aid along sie conservancy, hydrographic surveys, (ii) Light and unde Uva Por, Pilotage, towage, berthing and unberthing of ships, warehoustig Bnd transportation of goods in Port area, (v) Civil, ann electrical angireering and of harbour crafts and plants, (vi) Fire- | 260 | page=260,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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