592 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from RMNCAH+N Manual (12 October).indd, published by nhm.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. 345 of the 592 pairs (58.3%) are explanatory questions and 247 restate a figure. 93.92% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
Use the API URL with your free DD token in notebooks, scripts, and pipelines.
https://www.desidata.in/api/datasets/rmncah-n-manual-on-counseling-2021-question-and-answer-dataset/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("rmncah-n-manual-on-counseling-2021-question-and-answer-dataset")
df.head()Sign in with Google to download.
Strong coverage with minor gaps in documentation or freshness.
RBSK 2.0 Operational Guidelines 2026 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 297 rows
Compendium of Best Practices 2026 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 925 rows
Training Modules for Non-Communicable Diseases - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 453 rows
MMU Guidelines 2026 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 192 rows
Annual Report 2015-16 by agriwelfare.gov.in - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,013 rows
Higher Education in India - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,594 rows
Gender Policy of NABARD - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 14 rows
ICAR Annual Report 2025-26 - Question and Answer Dataset
Economy · 1,101 rows
First 10 of 592 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What condition results from insufficient nutrition intake and contributes to over half of child deaths from common illnesses? | a condition caused by less intake of nutrition and is an underlying cause for more than 50% of child deaths due to common childhood illnesses | Adequate nutrition means that the child receives nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins that are required in large amounts (macro- nutrients) and other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals (including iron, calcium, iodine etc.), that are required in minimum amounts (micro-nutrients). Undernutrition is a condition caused by less intake of nutrition and is an underlying cause for more than 50% of child deaths due to common childhood illnesses. Children have diff erent nutritional requirements in diff erent ages. | 318 | definition | 1.000 | Undernutrition is a condition caused by less intake of nutrition and is an underlying cause for more than 50% of child deaths due to common childhood illnesses. | 102 | page=102,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does Universal Health Coverage or Care ensure for all people? | all people have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship | Unsafe abortion: is defined as a procedure for terminating an unintended pregnancy, carried out either by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment that does not conform to minimal medical standards, or both 54. Universal Health Coverage/ Care means all people have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship | 266 | definition | 1.000 | Universal Health Coverage/ Care means all people have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship | 205 | page=205,block=26 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar describe as a basic human right? | a basic human right and all must have equal access to proper health care | Gar MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar Health is a basic human right and all must have equal access to proper health care. The well- being of mothers, children and adolescents is an important public health goal for India. | 105 | definition | 1.000 | Bharati Pravin Pawar Health is a basic human right and all must have equal access to proper health care. | 7 | page=7,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Reference manual for Integrated RMNCAH+N Counseling? | to serve as a one-stop manual for providing programmatic and technical guidance across the RMNCAH+N programme strategies | The Reference manual for Integrated RMNCAH+N Counseling has been formulated with an intent to serve as a one-stop manual for providing programmatic and technical guidance across the RMNCAH+N programme strategies that is useful for RMNCAH+N Counselors as well as other service providers. This manual also lays down the training strategy and curricula to train the counselors for quality service provision in a sensitive manner. It can also be used for monitoring and ensuring quality counseling services at the public health facilities. | 91 | definition | 1.000 | The Reference manual for Integrated RMNCAH+N Counseling has been formulated with an intent to serve as a one-stop manual for providing programmatic and technical guidance across the RMNCAH+N programme strategies that is useful for RMNCAH+N Counselors as well as other service providers. | 28 | page=28,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What kind of discharge do adolescent girls often experience from the vagina? | Adolescent girls often begin to have white or transparent mucous like discharge from the vagina, especially before or after menstruation. | A. Vaginal discharge: Adolescent girls often begin to have white or transparent mucous like discharge from the vagina, especially before or after menstruation. It is normal to have this discharge. Only if the vaginal discharge is excessive, has an odour, of diff erent color or is accompanied by pain in lower abdomen, the girl requires referral to the doctor for ruling out/ treating possible infection. B. Menstruation: Menstruation is the cyclic bleeding from the uterus for few days every month. This happens because during adolescence, the girl’s reproductive organs start to function and every month, a mature egg is released in her body and the internal lining of the uterus thickens with collection of blood in it. If the egg is not fertilized with male sperm, the egg dies in a day or two and the lining of the uterus is shed and comes out of her body through the vagina as menstrual flow. | 22 | definition | 1.000 | Vaginal discharge: Adolescent girls often begin to have white or transparent mucous like discharge from the vagina, especially before or after menstruation. It is normal to have this discharge. | ||||
| What is menstruation described as in relation to the body? | preparation of their body for reproduction, if opted in future | Does it mean I have a disease? Answer: Monthly bleeding is called menstruation or ‘periods’ and it happens to all grown up girls and women. This is not a disease but a natural phenomenon as it is preparation of their body for reproduction, if opted in future. b) Why do I have pain in abdomen and back, or mood alterations like sudden irritation, anger prior to this bleeding every month? Answer: It is normal for some girls to experience physical or emotional changes/ symptoms every month prior to the beginning of menstrual period. | 196 | definition | 1.000 | This is not a disease but a natural phenomenon as it is preparation of their body for reproduction, if opted in future. | 45 | page=45,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What material is used to make an intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD)? | a small, flexible plastic frame containing coiled copper | The intra-uterine contraceptive device, popularly known as IUCD, is a small, flexible plastic frame containing coiled copper, having two nylon strings at its lower end. It can be easily inserted in the uterus by a trained service provider. Once inserted, the threads of IUCD lie high up in the vagina. When the woman wants to get IUCD removed, it can be easily removed by the service provider, with the help of these strings. Under the NFPP two types of IUCDs are available- IUCD 380 A – eff ective for 10 years; IUCD 375 – eff ective for 5 years. | 68 | definition | 1.000 | The intra-uterine contraceptive device, popularly known as IUCD, is a small, flexible plastic frame containing coiled copper, having two nylon strings at its lower end. | 61 | page=61,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What situation does indemnity coverage address in the context of sterilization? | in the event of failure (pregnancy after sterilization certificate is issued) | For payment of sterilization compensation, discharge slip/ card is considered as a valid proof of undergoing sterilization. Indemnity coverage is given to the client in the event of failure (pregnancy after sterilization certificate is issued). For payment of indemnity compensation, sterilization certificate is considered a valid proof A woman should NOT be counseled for the first time during active labour as she may not be able to make an informed choice due to stress of labour | 166 | definition | 1.000 | Indemnity coverage is given to the client in the event of failure (pregnancy after sterilization certificate is issued). | 68 | page=68,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the postpartum period, and how long does it last? | postpartum period (period of 42 days following childbirth) | 51 Reference Manual for Integrated RMNCAH+N Counseling Becoming a mother is a natural process and often a satisfying experience for a woman and her family. The process of motherhood involves pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period (period of 42 days following childbirth). Pregnancy and childbirth are normal physiological events during which women experience a lot of physical, psychological and social changes and are likely to have anxiety and inquisitiveness about taking proper care of themselves and their children. While most pregnancies result in healthy outcome i.e. healthy mother and healthy newborn, complications may develop during few pregnancies leading to severe illness or death in mothers and infants. it is important to prevent/ identify early and manage the complications eff ectively. Counseling on Essential Maternal and Newborn Care | 217 | definition | 1.000 | The process of motherhood involves pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period (period of 42 days following childbirth). | 73 | page=73,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the 'Explain' step in counseling? | to explain healthy behaviour and services in details and remove any doubts that the clients may have | Specifically ask, “What have you decided to do?” Wait for the client to answer E: Explain – This step is to explain healthy behaviour and services in details and remove any doubts that the clients may have. | 105 | definition | 1.000 | Specifically ask, “What have you decided to do?” Wait for the client to answer E: Explain – This step is to explain healthy behaviour and services in details and remove any doubts that the clients may have. | 35 | page=35,block=19 | 0.700 | valid |
Read straight from the file — download or use the API URL for the full dataset.
| 43 |
| page=43,block=22 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |