46 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from the source document, published by cdnbbsr.s3waas.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. 16 of the 46 pairs (34.8%) are explanatory questions and 30 restate a figure. 95.65% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 46 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is the category for top-ranked HEIs in the publicly funded institution section? | Institute of National Importance, Central Universities & CFTIs | A. Publicly Funded Institution: Top Ranked HEIs 1. Institute of National Importance, Central Universities & CFTIs (HEIs in Top 10 Rank) B. Self-finance/Private Institutions Category: Top Ranked HEIs C. Special Category (HEIs Participated in Publicly Funded Institution Category) | 51 | definition | 1.000 | Publicly Funded Institution: Top Ranked HEIs 1. Institute of National Importance, Central Universities & CFTIs (HEIs in Top 10 Rank) B. | 319 | page=319,block=52 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which type of university has no representation in the data? | State Private University, 0, 0% | 195 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 3, 13% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 2, 8% State Public University, 15, 63% Institute under State Legislature Act, 1, 4% State Open University, 1, 4% State Private University, 0, 0% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 2, 8% Recognised Centers, 9, 0% Affiliated Colleges, 2041, 98% Constituent/University Colleges, 35, 2% PG Center/Off Campus Centers, 4, 0% Government Colleges, 292, 14% Private Unaided Colleges, 1634, 80% Private Aided Colleges, 116, 6% | 372 | summary | 0.970 | 195 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 3, 13% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 2, 8% State Public University, 15, 63% Institute under State Legislature Act, 1, 4% State Open University, 1, 4% State Private University, 0, 0% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 2, 8% Recognised Centers, 9, 0% Affiliated | ||||
| What is essential for the modern education system to effectively share knowledge? | robust database systems | i Higher Education Profile 2019-20 The modern education system essentially requires robust database systems for the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge to the society and its welfare. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has been conducting the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) to collect data from all higher education institutions in the country through electronic mode for evidence-based policy making and effective planning. The AISHE report published annually by the MoE, has been very useful not only in providing a glimpse of the statistical profile of the institutions but also in analysing its various domains. | 84 | definition | 0.940 | i Higher Education Profile 2019-20 The modern education system essentially requires robust database systems for the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge to the society and its welfare. | 4 | page=4,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) relate to? | Higher Education Profile 2019-20 | ii Higher Education Profile 2019-20 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), University Grant Commission (UGC), Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) and Census report of Govt of India,2011. The data sources are mentioned at relevant places. In places, where it is not mentioned, it is understood to be taken from AISHE 2019-20 report. The maps used in the report are not to scale. The boundaries and the names used in the maps are only a visual representation and do not determine the legal boundary position. | 3 | definition | 0.940 | ii Higher Education Profile 2019-20 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), University Grant Commission (UGC), Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) and Census report of Govt of India,2011. | 5 | page=5,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which category includes HEIs that participated in the publicly funded institution category? | Special Category | A. Publicly Funded Institution: Top Ranked HEIs 1. Institute of National Importance, Central Universities & CFTIs (HEIs in Top 10 Rank) B. Self-finance/Private Institutions Category: Top Ranked HEIs C. Special Category (HEIs Participated in Publicly Funded Institution Category) | 202 | definition | 0.940 | Self-finance/Private Institutions Category: Top Ranked HEIs C. Special Category (HEIs Participated in Publicly Funded Institution Category) | 319 | page=319,block=52 | 0.700 | valid |
| What additional purpose does the AISHE report serve besides providing a statistical profile of institutions? | analysing its various domains | i Higher Education Profile 2019-20 The modern education system essentially requires robust database systems for the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge to the society and its welfare. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has been conducting the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) to collect data from all higher education institutions in the country through electronic mode for evidence-based policy making and effective planning. The AISHE report published annually by the MoE, has been very useful not only in providing a glimpse of the statistical profile of the institutions but also in analysing its various domains. | 613 | summary | 0.890 | The AISHE report published annually by the MoE, has been very useful not only in providing a glimpse of the statistical profile of the institutions but also in analysing its various domains. | 4 | page=4,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which type of degree-awarding institution has the largest representation? | State Public University | 11 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 1, 3% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 9, 22% State Public University, 22, 54% Institute under State Legislature Act, 1, 2% State Open University, 0, 0% State Private University, 3, 7% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 1, 2% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 4, 10% Recognised Centers, 6, 0% Affiliated Colleges, 2687, 97% Constituent/University Colleges, 63, 3% PG Center/Off Campus Centers, 7, 0% Government Colleges, 308, 12% Private Unaided Colleges, 2027, 81% Private Aided Colleges, 166, 7% | 264 | summary | 0.890 | 11 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 1, 3% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 9, 22% State Public University, 22, 54% Institute under State Legislature Act, 1, 2% State Open University, 0, 0% State Private University, 3, 7% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 1, 2% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 4, 10% Recognised Centers, 6, 0% Affiliated | ||||
| What type of university has the highest representation in the data? | State Public University | 27 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 2, 8% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 4, 15% State Public University, 12, 46% Institute under State Legislature Act, 0, 0% State Open University, 1, 4% State Private University, 6, 23% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 1, 4% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 0, 0% Recognised Centers, 4, 1% Affiliated Colleges, 552, 98% Constituent/University Colleges, 9, 1% PG Center/Off Campus Centers, 0, 0% Government Colleges, 444, 83% Private Unaided Colleges, 66, 13% Private Aided Colleges, 23, 4% | 264 | summary | 0.890 | 27 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 2, 8% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 4, 15% State Public University, 12, 46% Institute under State Legislature Act, 0, 0% State Open University, 1, 4% State Private University, 6, 23% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 1, 4% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 0, 0% Recognised Centers, 4, 1% Affiliated | ||||
| What type of university has the highest representation among degree-awarding institutions? | State Private University | 67 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 1, 2% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 5, 9% State Public University, 18, 34% Institute under State Legislature Act, 0, 0% State Open University, 0, 0% State Private University, 23, 43% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 3, 6% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 3, 6% Recognised Centers, 9, 1% Affiliated Colleges, 1064, 97% Constituent/University Colleges, 23, 2% PG Center/Off Campus Centers, 0, 0% Government Colleges, 234, 23% Private Unaided Colleges, 673, 65% Private Aided Colleges, 127, 12% | 370 | summary | 0.890 | 67 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 1, 2% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 5, 9% State Public University, 18, 34% Institute under State Legislature Act, 0, 0% State Open University, 0, 0% State Private University, 23, 43% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 3, 6% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 3, 6% Recognised Centers, 9, 1% Affiliated | ||||
| Which type of university has the highest representation in the data? | Central University | 139 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 1, 34% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 1, 33% State Public University, 0, 0% Institute under State Legislature Act, 0, 0% State Open University, 0, 0% State Private University, 1, 33% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 0, 0% Recognised Centers, 0, 0% Affiliated Colleges, 32, 91% Constituent/University Colleges, 3, 9% PG Center/Off Campus Centers, 0, 0% Government Colleges, 31, 88% Private Unaided Colleges, 3, 9% Private Aided Colleges, 1, 3% | 167 | summary | 0.890 | 139 Higher Education Profile 2019-20 Number of Degree Awarding Universities / Institutions by Type Number of Colleges by Type of Management Number of Colleges by Type Central University, 1, 34% Central Open University, 0, 0% Institute of National Importance, 1, 33% State Public University, 0, 0% Institute under State Legislature Act, 0, 0% State Open University, 0, 0% State Private University, 1, 33% State Private Open University, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government, 0, 0% Deemed University - Government Aided, 0, 0% Deemed University - Private, 0, 0% Recognised Centers, 0, 0% Affiliated |
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