20 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 15703707541561442069, published by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The source is a 3-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include seasonal influenza, home isolation, disposable triple layer mask, cough etiquettes, early warning signs, oseltamivir, chemoprophylaxis, infection control. 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. Question types in the export: 13 factual, 6 relationship, 1 list. 7 of the 20 pairs (35.0%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 13 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 20 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a 3-page publication by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The questions address topics such as seasonal influenza, home isolation, mask usage, early warning signs, and chemoprophylaxis. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. The dataset includes factual, relationship, and list-type questions, with explanatory questions making up 35% of the total. The records provide practical guidance for infection control and patient care, including specific dosages for Oseltamivir and precautions for home isolation.
Browse more economy datasets, including other records from the same source when available.
Explore Economy datasets5 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 159 rows
LRF Outlook for Second Half of SW Monsoon Season: 2010 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 30 rows
air2 - Question and Answer Dataset
Health · 169 rows
Microsoft Word - Brief note on NCDC Cooler.doc - pdfMachine from Broadgun Software, http://pdfmachine.com, a great PDF writer utility! - Question and Answer Dataset
Health · 12 rows
Annual Report 2015-16 by agriwelfare.gov.in - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1K+ rows
Higher Education in India - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1.5K+ rows
Gender Policy of NABARD - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 14 rows
ICAR Annual Report 2025-26 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1.1K+ rows
Use the API URL with your free DD token in notebooks, scripts, and pipelines.
https://www.desidata.in/api/datasets/ncdc-mohfw-gov-in-13521ca1b1000a18543e0de82f94ac09/downloadDataset downloads are free. For Python or API downloads, sign in once and create a free DD token; set it as DD_TOKEN or save it in your notebook's secrets. Requests are linked to your account so your download history and counts stay accurate.
# One-time install: pip install desidata
# Set DD_TOKEN in your environment first (create a free token in Profile & settings).
import desidata
df = desidata.load("ncdc-mohfw-gov-in-13521ca1b1000a18543e0de82f94ac09")
df.head()First 10 of 20 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is a common cause of adverse outcomes in cases requiring hospitalization? | late reporting of the cases to hospital. | A. The early warning signs in adults are: 1. High grade fever not responding to antipyretics. 2. Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath 3. Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen 4. Sudden dizziness, Confusion and 5. Severe or persistent vomiting. B. The early warning signs in children are: 1. Fast breathing or difficult breathing 2. Bluish skin/lips/nails colour 3. Inability to drink enough fluids/ refusal of feeds 4. Lethargy/somnolence 5. Irritability/persistent crying 6. High fever with rash/cold extremities 7. Seizures C. These signs/ symptoms needs to be identified early for immediate start of treatment and hospitalization. D. Most of the adverse outcomes occur because of late reporting of the cases to hospital. E. | 696 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | Most of the adverse outcomes occur because of late reporting of the cases to hospital. E. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What precaution should be taken if multiple people need to sleep in the same room as the patient? | ensure that the head end of patient and others sleeping in that room are in opposite direction (head to toe). | Be informed about the illness. 2. Stay home for seven days, preferably isolate himself / herself in a well- ventilated room. Avoid common areas frequented by other family members of the family. If the living space is small and more than one person need to sleep in a room, ensure that the head end of patient and others sleeping in that room are in opposite direction (head to toe). 3. Wear mask all the time. | 273 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | If the living space is small and more than one person need to sleep in a room, ensure that the head end of patient and others sleeping in that room are in opposite direction (head to toe). 3. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should be done if a disposable triple-layered mask is not available? | mouth and nose should be covered with a piece of cloth or handkerchief. | Disposable Triple layered mask should be used. If mask is not readily available, mouth and nose should be covered with a piece of cloth or handkerchief. The mask or handkerchief should be changed every six hours or earlier if it gets wet. The used cloth or handkerchief should be washed with locally available disinfectant and should be sundried/ironed. 4. Avoid both active and passive smoking. 5. Avoid close contact with others. If inevitable, they should always maintain an arm’s length (at-least one metre). 6. Avoid having visitors. 7. Avoid hand shaking and wash hands frequently with soap and water. In case of non-availability of soap and water, commercially available hand rubs can be used 8. Be monitored to assess worsening of symptoms. 9. Take plenty of fluids. 10. | 81 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | If mask is not readily available, mouth and nose should be covered with a piece of cloth or handkerchief. The mask or handkerchief should be changed every six hours or earlier if it gets wet. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | ||
| What should be done in case soap and water are not available for handwashing? | commercially available hand rubs can be used | Disposable Triple layered mask should be used. If mask is not readily available, mouth and nose should be covered with a piece of cloth or handkerchief. The mask or handkerchief should be changed every six hours or earlier if it gets wet. The used cloth or handkerchief should be washed with locally available disinfectant and should be sundried/ironed. 4. Avoid both active and passive smoking. 5. Avoid close contact with others. If inevitable, they should always maintain an arm’s length (at-least one metre). 6. Avoid having visitors. 7. Avoid hand shaking and wash hands frequently with soap and water. In case of non-availability of soap and water, commercially available hand rubs can be used 8. Be monitored to assess worsening of symptoms. 9. Take plenty of fluids. 10. | 655 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | In case of non-availability of soap and water, commercially available hand rubs can be used 8. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should be done with a used cloth or handkerchief? | washed with locally available disinfectant and should be sundried/ironed. | Disposable Triple layered mask should be used. If mask is not readily available, mouth and nose should be covered with a piece of cloth or handkerchief. The mask or handkerchief should be changed every six hours or earlier if it gets wet. The used cloth or handkerchief should be washed with locally available disinfectant and should be sundried/ironed. 4. Avoid both active and passive smoking. 5. Avoid close contact with others. If inevitable, they should always maintain an arm’s length (at-least one metre). 6. Avoid having visitors. 7. Avoid hand shaking and wash hands frequently with soap and water. In case of non-availability of soap and water, commercially available hand rubs can be used 8. Be monitored to assess worsening of symptoms. 9. Take plenty of fluids. 10. | 280 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | The used cloth or handkerchief should be washed with locally available disinfectant and should be sundried/ironed. 4. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What symptom in adults indicates a high-grade fever that requires hospitalization? | High grade fever not responding to antipyretics. | A. The early warning signs in adults are: 1. High grade fever not responding to antipyretics. 2. Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath 3. Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen 4. Sudden dizziness, Confusion and 5. Severe or persistent vomiting. B. The early warning signs in children are: 1. Fast breathing or difficult breathing 2. Bluish skin/lips/nails colour 3. Inability to drink enough fluids/ refusal of feeds 4. Lethargy/somnolence 5. Irritability/persistent crying 6. High fever with rash/cold extremities 7. Seizures C. These signs/ symptoms needs to be identified early for immediate start of treatment and hospitalization. D. Most of the adverse outcomes occur because of late reporting of the cases to hospital. E. | 45 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | The early warning signs in adults are: 1. High grade fever not responding to antipyretics. 2. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What conditions require patients to be observed for worsening symptoms? | Diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, immune-compromised status, Obesity | In particular, patients with co-morbid condition (Diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, immune-compromised status, Obesity etc.) need to be observed for worsening of symptoms. | 50 | list | 0.820 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | In particular, patients with co-morbid condition (Diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, immune-compromised status, Obesity etc.) need to be observed for worsening of symptoms. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How long should prophylaxis be provided after the last exposure? | 10 days after last exposure (maximum period of 6 weeks) | All the contacts need to self-monitor their health. B. House hold contacts of the cases having co morbid conditions shall be put on chemoprophylaxis with Oseltamivir drug. Prophylaxis should be provided till 10 days after last exposure (maximum period of 6 weeks) – Usual dosage for adults is 75 mg OD. Dosage by Weight 1. For weight <15kg 30 mg OD 2. 15-23kg 45 mg OD 3. 24 - <40kg 60 mg OD 4. >40kg 75 mg OD For infants 1. < 3 months Not recommended 2. 3-5 months 20 mg OD 3. 6-11 months 25 mg OD | 208 | factual | 0.570 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | Prophylaxis should be provided till 10 days after last exposure (maximum period of 6 weeks) – Usual dosage for adults is 75 mg OD. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How often should a mask or handkerchief be changed? | every six hours or earlier if it gets wet. | Disposable Triple layered mask should be used. If mask is not readily available, mouth and nose should be covered with a piece of cloth or handkerchief. The mask or handkerchief should be changed every six hours or earlier if it gets wet. The used cloth or handkerchief should be washed with locally available disinfectant and should be sundried/ironed. 4. Avoid both active and passive smoking. 5. Avoid close contact with others. If inevitable, they should always maintain an arm’s length (at-least one metre). 6. Avoid having visitors. 7. Avoid hand shaking and wash hands frequently with soap and water. In case of non-availability of soap and water, commercially available hand rubs can be used 8. Be monitored to assess worsening of symptoms. 9. Take plenty of fluids. 10. | 196 | factual | 0.570 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | The mask or handkerchief should be changed every six hours or earlier if it gets wet. The used cloth or handkerchief should be washed with locally available disinfectant and should be sundried/ironed. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What distance should be maintained if close contact with others is inevitable? | an arm’s length (at-least one metre). | Disposable Triple layered mask should be used. If mask is not readily available, mouth and nose should be covered with a piece of cloth or handkerchief. The mask or handkerchief should be changed every six hours or earlier if it gets wet. The used cloth or handkerchief should be washed with locally available disinfectant and should be sundried/ironed. 4. Avoid both active and passive smoking. 5. Avoid close contact with others. If inevitable, they should always maintain an arm’s length (at-least one metre). 6. Avoid having visitors. 7. Avoid hand shaking and wash hands frequently with soap and water. In case of non-availability of soap and water, commercially available hand rubs can be used 8. Be monitored to assess worsening of symptoms. 9. Take plenty of fluids. 10. | 475 | factual | 0.570 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/15703707541561442069.pdf | If inevitable, they should always maintain an arm’s length (at-least one metre). 6. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
Read straight from the file — download or use the API URL for the full dataset.
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| valid |