384 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Section 1, published by nhsrcindia.org. 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. 253 of the 384 pairs (65.9%) are explanatory questions and 131 restate a figure. 99.48% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 384 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 significance of the first thick milk from a mother? | a priceless shield for the baby and should never be discarded | Note – Components of mother’s breast milk enable baby to fight many illnesses. The first thick milk (colostrum) is a priceless shield for the baby and should never be discarded. In case of non- communicable diseases adopting an active and healthy life style is the key to prevent, reverse or minimise the symptoms of the diseases. | 115 | definition | 1.000 | The first thick milk (colostrum) is a priceless shield for the baby and should never be discarded. | 48 | page=48,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is stated about the necessity of tonics for the body? | not necessary for the growth of body or to give energy | Preventing misuse of Tonics Many doctors prescribe these tonics, because patients ask for them. Tonics are not necessary for the growth of body or to give energy. They are just a combination of water, sugar, vitamins and some minerals. | 107 | definition | 1.000 | Tonics are not necessary for the growth of body or to give energy. | 49 | page=49,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the role of haemoglobin in the body? | a substance in the blood that carries oxygen which is important for all body functions | l Anaemia is due to a reduced level of haemoglobin in the blood. Haemoglobin is a substance in the blood that carries oxygen which is important for all body functions. The amount of haemoglobin can be tested by a simple blood test, which the ANM in the health sub-centre or a lab technician in a health facility will do. | 80 | definition | 1.000 | Haemoglobin is a substance in the blood that carries oxygen which is important for all body functions. | 68 | page=68,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the period in life when the body transitions from childhood to adulthood called? | the time in life when body changes from that of a child to an adult | It is a transition period of life where an individual is no longer a child, but not yet an adult Developmental changes during adolescence As a part of growing up, adolescents go through puberty. Puberty is the time in life when body changes from that of a child to an adult. These developmental changes occur under the influence of chemicals in our body called hormones. | 206 | definition | 1.000 | Puberty is the time in life when body changes from that of a child to an adult. | 98 | page=98,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the function of Kali Mirchi in the body? | a spice which acts as a diuretic and encourages our bodies to sweat and get rid of harmful toxins | It promotes the well-being of the heart and immune systems with antioxidant properties and helps maintain healthy blood circulation. Kali Mirchi is a spice which acts as a diuretic and encourages our bodies to sweat and get rid of harmful toxins. It aids digestion and help prevent the formation of intestinal gas and reduce stomach upset. | 148 | definition | 1.000 | Kali Mirchi is a spice which acts as a diuretic and encourages our bodies to sweat and get rid of harmful toxins. | 136 | page=136,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What conditions is root juice used to treat? | used for nervous debility, asthma, enlarged liver and spleen | Flowers are diuretic. Root juice is used for nervous debility, asthma, enlarged liver and spleen. Decoction is used as a gargle in sore throat. | 36 | definition | 1.000 | Root juice is used for nervous debility, asthma, enlarged liver and spleen. | 136 | page=136,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What nutrient are drumsticks a rich source of? | a rich source of calcium | Decoction is used as a gargle in sore throat. Drumsticks are a rich source of calcium. Its soup helps ease chest congestions, coughs and sore throats. | 61 | definition | 1.000 | Drumsticks are a rich source of calcium. | 136 | page=136,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are seeds used for when given with honey? | used for expelling worms when given with honey | The juice of the papaya aids in relieving infections of the colon. The seeds are used for expelling worms when given with honey. Chew and swallow two teaspoonfuls of seeds after each principal meal (three times a day). | 81 | definition | 1.000 | The seeds are used for expelling worms when given with honey. | 136 | page=136,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the main purpose of home visits by an ASHA? | health promotion and preventive care | Induction Training Module for ASHAs 8 Activities of an ASHA ASHA’s work consists mainly of five activities: 1. Home visits: For two to three hours every day, for at least four or five days a week, you should visit the families living in your community. If it is a large village, then you will have a certain number of allocated households. Home visits are mainly for health promotion and preventive care. Over time, families will come to you when there is a problem and you will not have to go so often to their houses. where there is a child below two years of age or any malnourished child or a pregnant woman, you should visit the families at home for counselling them. Also, if there is a newborn in the house, a series of seven visits or more becomes essential. 2. | 367 | definition | 1.000 | Home visits are mainly for health promotion and preventive care. | 9 | page=9,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the Village Health and Sanitation and Nutrition Committee? | to promote collective action around health, sanitation and nutrition | Adolescent girls (10 years to 19 years) are also given Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplement and tablets for de-worming. l Growth monitoring: Involves weighing of all children below 5 years of age, but especially those who are under 3 years of age, growth monitoring through growth charts, tracking malnourished children and referral for children who are severely malnourished. l Pre-school non-formal education: Includes activities for playful learning and providing a stimulating environment, with inputs for growth and development especially for children between three to six years of age. Village Health and Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) The Village Health and Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) is an institution constituted at the level of a revenue village to promote collective action around health, sanitation and nutrition. | 785 | definition | 1.000 | Village Health and Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) The Village Health and Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) is an institution constituted at the level of a revenue village to promote collective action around health, sanitation and nutrition. | 14 |
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