26 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from AR RBD Act 1969, published by censusindia.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. 10 of the 26 pairs (38.5%) are explanatory questions and 16 restate a figure. 92.31% 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 is the definition of 'death' according to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969? | the permanent disappearance of all evidence of life at any time after live-birth has taken place | Definitions and interpretation—/1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -- fa) “birth” means live-birth or still-birth ; (b) “death” means the permanent disappearance of all evidence of life at any time after live-birth has taken place ; (c) “foetal death” means absence of all evidence of life prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of conception irrespective of the duration of pregnancy ; (d) “live-birth” means the complete expulsion of extraction from its mother of a product of conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy, which, after such expulsion or extraction, breathes or | 154 | definition | 1.000 | Definitions and interpretation—/1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -- fa) “birth” means live-birth or still-birth ; (b) “death” means the permanent disappearance of all evidence of life at any time after live-birth has taken place ; (c) “foetal death” means absence of all evidence of life prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of conception irrespective of the duration of pregnancy ; (d) “live-birth” means the complete expulsion of extraction from its mother of a product of conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy, which, | 1 | page=1,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'still-birth' mean under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969? | foetal death where a product of conception has attained at least the prescribed period of gestation | shows any other evidence of life, and each product of such birth is considered live-born ; (e) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; “State Government”, in relation to a Union territory, means th Administrator thereof; {g) “still-birth” means foetal death where a product of conception has attained at least the prescribed period of gestation. (2) Any reference in this Act to any law which is not in force in any area shall, in relation to that area, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force in that area. See page 8 at the end of the book. | 265 | definition | 1.000 | shows any other evidence of life, and each product of such birth is considered live-born ; (e) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; “State Government”, in relation to a Union territory, means th Administrator thereof; {g) “still-birth” means foetal death where a product of conception has attained at least the prescribed period of gestation. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the responsibility of the Chief Registrar in implementing the provisions of the Act? | the chief executive authority in the State for carrying into execution the provisions of this Act and the rules and orders made thereunder | Chief Registrar—/i) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a Chief Registrar for the State. (2) The State Government may also appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Chief Registrar, such of his functions as he may, from time to time, authorize them to discharge. (3) The Chief Registrar shall be the chief executive authority in the State for carrying into execution the provisions of this Act and the rules and orders made thereunder subject to the directions, if any, given by the State Government. | 440 | definition | 1.000 | (3) The Chief Registrar shall be the chief executive authority in the State for carrying into execution the provisions of this Act and the rules and orders made thereunder subject to the directions, if any, given by the State Government. | 3 | page=3,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'superintendent of the plantation' refer to? | the person having the charge or supervision of the labourers and work in the plantation whether called a manager, superintendent or by any other name | Explanation In this section, the expression “plantation” means any land not less than four hectares in extent which is being prepared for the production of, or actually produces, tea, coffee, pepper, rubber, cardamom, cinchona or such other products as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the expression “superintendent of the plantation" means the person having the charge or supervision of the labourers and work in the plantation whether called a manager, superintendent or by any other name. 10. | 388 | definition | 1.000 | Explanation In this section, the expression “plantation” means any land not less than four hectares in extent which is being prepared for the production of, or actually produces, tea, coffee, pepper, rubber, cardamom, cinchona or such other products as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the expression “superintendent of the plantation" means the person having the charge or supervision of the labourers and work in the plantation whether called a manager, superintendent or by any other name. | ||||
| What actions does the Chief Registrar take to ensure the registration system operates effectively? | issue of suitable instructions or otherwise, to co-ordinate, unify and supervise the work of registration in the State | (4) The Chief Registrar shall take steps by the issue of suitable instructions or otherwise, to co-ordinate, unify and supervise the work of registration in the State for securing an efficient system of registration and shall prepare and submit to the State Government, in such manner and at such intervals as may be prescribed, a report on the working of this Act in the State alongwith the statistical report referred to in sub-section (2) of section 19. 5. Registration divisions—The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, divide the territory within the State into such registration divisions as it may think fit and prescribe different rules for different registration divisions. | 48 | summary | 0.970 | (4) The Chief Registrar shall take steps by the issue of suitable instructions or otherwise, to co-ordinate, unify and supervise the work of registration in the State for securing an efficient system of registration and shall prepare and submit to the State Government, in such manner and at such intervals as may be prescribed, a report on the working of this Act in the State alongwith the statistical report referred to in sub-section (2) of section 19. | ||||
| What can the State Government do to organize registration within the State? | divide the territory within the State into such registration divisions as it may think fit and prescribe different rules for different registration divisions | (4) The Chief Registrar shall take steps by the issue of suitable instructions or otherwise, to co-ordinate, unify and supervise the work of registration in the State for securing an efficient system of registration and shall prepare and submit to the State Government, in such manner and at such intervals as may be prescribed, a report on the working of this Act in the State alongwith the statistical report referred to in sub-section (2) of section 19. 5. Registration divisions—The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, divide the territory within the State into such registration divisions as it may think fit and prescribe different rules for different registration divisions. | 550 | summary | 0.970 | Registration divisions—The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, divide the territory within the State into such registration divisions as it may think fit and prescribe different rules for different registration divisions. | 3 | page=3,ocr=1 | ||
| What does the Registrar do after receiving information about a child's name that was not registered at birth? | enter such name in the register and initial and date of the entry | or death within the time specified therefore and any such birth or death may be registered during the pendency of any such action. 14. Registration of name of child.—Where the birth of any child has been registered without a name, the parent or guardian of such child shall within the prescribed period give information regarding the name of the child to the Registrar either orally or in writing and thereupon the Registrar shall enter such name in the register and initial and date of the entry. 15. | 431 | summary | 0.970 | Registration of name of child.—Where the birth of any child has been registered without a name, the parent or guardian of such child shall within the prescribed period give information regarding the name of the child to the Registrar either orally or in writing and thereupon the Registrar shall enter such name in the register and initial and date of the entry. | 8 | page=8,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'birth' mean under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969? | live-birth or still-birth | Definitions and interpretation—/1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -- fa) “birth” means live-birth or still-birth ; (b) “death” means the permanent disappearance of all evidence of life at any time after live-birth has taken place ; (c) “foetal death” means absence of all evidence of life prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of conception irrespective of the duration of pregnancy ; (d) “live-birth” means the complete expulsion of extraction from its mother of a product of conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy, which, after such expulsion or extraction, breathes or | 108 | definition | 0.940 | Definitions and interpretation—/1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -- fa) “birth” means live-birth or still-birth ; (b) “death” means the permanent disappearance of all evidence of life at any time after live-birth has taken place ; (c) “foetal death” means absence of all evidence of life prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of conception irrespective of the duration of pregnancy ; (d) “live-birth” means the complete expulsion of extraction from its mother of a product of conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy, which, | ||||
| Who gives instructions to the Chief Registrar for implementing the provisions of the Act? | the State Government | Chief Registrar—/i) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a Chief Registrar for the State. (2) The State Government may also appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Chief Registrar, such of his functions as he may, from time to time, authorize them to discharge. (3) The Chief Registrar shall be the chief executive authority in the State for carrying into execution the provisions of this Act and the rules and orders made thereunder subject to the directions, if any, given by the State Government. | 623 | relationship | 0.890 | (3) The Chief Registrar shall be the chief executive authority in the State for carrying into execution the provisions of this Act and the rules and orders made thereunder subject to the directions, if any, given by the State Government. | 3 | page=3,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Who is responsible for notifying births and deaths at which they were present? | the midwife or any other medical or health attendant at a birth or death | Duty of certain persons to notify births and deaths and to certify cause of It shall be the duty of— (i) the midwife or any other medical or health attendant at a birth or death, (ii) the keeper or the owner of a place set apart for the disposal of dead bodies or any person required by a local authority to be present at such place, or (iii) any other person whom the State Government may specify in this behalf by his designation, to notify every birth or death or both at which he or she attended or was present, or which occurred in such areas as may be prescribed, to the Registrar within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) In any area, the State Government, having regard to the facilities available therein in this behalf, may require that a certificate as to the cause of | 105 | list | 0.820 | Duty of certain persons to notify births and deaths and to certify cause of It shall be the duty of— (i) the midwife or any other medical or health attendant at a birth or death, (ii) the keeper or the owner of a place set apart for the disposal of dead bodies or any person required by a local authority to be present at such place, or (iii) any other person whom the State Government may specify in this behalf by his designation, to notify every birth or death or both at which he or she attended or was present, or which occurred in such areas as may be prescribed, to the Registrar within such |
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