334 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - BPS, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 260-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include transport research wing, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic, container traffic, employment, financial performance, performance indicators. 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: 142 factual, 115 table, 33 definition, 19 list, 13 summary, 8 relationship, 4 comparison. 77 of the 334 pairs (23.1%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 257 are factual or table-based questions. 99.70% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 334 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a government publication on Indian ports and maritime economy, spanning topics such as cargo traffic, port operations, and economic indicators. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original material. Questions are categorized into types like factual, table-based, definitions, and summaries, with explanatory questions making up 23.1% of the dataset. The dataset provides insights into port performance, trade statistics, and maritime transport trends during 2009-10.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What role does international trade play in the global economy? | a cornerstone of the global economy | 1.5 International trade is a cornerstone of the global economy. Exchange of goods amongst countries widen the choice of supply and ensures that production takes place where it is cheapest and best. | 27 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | International trade is a cornerstone of the global economy. | 14 | page=14,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) calculated from Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT)? | by deducting from GRT the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cubic feet = 1 ton) occupied by stores, fuel, machinery, crew etc. | It is obtained by deducting from GRT the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cubic feet = 1 ton) occupied by stores, fuel, machinery, crew etc. which does not represent the earning capacity of the ship. 6. Ore/Oil and Bulk Carrier A bulk cargo ship designed to carry ore and oil enabling there by to be loaded in both directions. 7. Tankers Cargo ships constructed or adopted for the carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. 8. Sailing Vessel Any description of vessel provided with sufficient sail area for navigation under sails along whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion and includes a rowing boat or crane but does not include a pleasure craft. 9. Roll-on/Roll-off Vessel It is frequently called a vehicle ferry. It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 15 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | It is obtained by deducting from GRT the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cubic feet = 1 ton) occupied by stores, fuel, machinery, crew etc. which does not represent the earning capacity of the ship. | ||||
| What does 'Gang shift' refer to in port operations? | Refers to a gang (irrespective of number of persons in the gang) working in one shift. | Gang Gang is a group of workers formed as one unit for the purpose of handling cargo in the act of discharging from or loading on to the ship inside the ship inside the hatch-hold of the vessel or in the deck as per necessity. 24. Gang shift Refers to a gang (irrespective of number of persons in the gang) working in one shift. 25. Gang hours Number of hours per shift multiplied by number of gang shift. 26. Cranage The hire charges for providing a port crane for cargo handling. 27. Wharfage A port charge on the ships for all cargo conveyed on over or through a wharf/berth. | 242 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | Gang shift Refers to a gang (irrespective of number of persons in the gang) working in one shift. 25. | 260 | page=260,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'Turn-Round Time' refer to for a ship? | Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure | At each terminal port, a tramp of link span is provided enabling the vehicles to drive on or off the vessels, thereby eliminating cranage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ships. 10. Berth-Day A day of occupation of a berth (quay or mooring) by a ship. 11. Ship-Day A day spent in harbour by a ship. 12. Turn-Round Time Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. | 367 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | Turn-Round Time Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. | 259 | page=259,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) represent for a ship? | the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport | DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED 1. Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. 2. Draft The depth necessary to submerge a ship to their load line. 3. Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. 4. Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) It applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. 5. Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 287 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. | 259 | page=259,block=2 | ||
| What does Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) measure for a vessel? | the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton | DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED 1. Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. 2. Draft The depth necessary to submerge a ship to their load line. 3. Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. 4. Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) It applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. 5. Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 511 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | It is the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton. | ||||
| What does Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) indicate for a ship? | the earning space capacity of a ship available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers | DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED 1. Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. 2. Draft The depth necessary to submerge a ship to their load line. 3. Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. 4. Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) It applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. 5. Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 758 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | ||||
| What does the term 'Load Line' refer to on a ship? | Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety | DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED 1. Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. 2. Draft The depth necessary to submerge a ship to their load line. 3. Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. 4. Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) It applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in-spaces as equivalent to one vessels ton. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. 5. Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 39 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. | 259 | page=259,block=2 | ||
| What kind of goods are typically shipped using bulk transport? | one homogeneous commodity (e.g. grain, ore etc) | Bulk transport involves shipping one homogeneous commodity (e.g. grain, ore etc) at any one time, but in large quantities; in contrast, container transport entails transporting different goods at the same time, but in standard containers that are easy to load and unload. the slower growth in world sea-borne trade compared to world trade in general reflects that the weight of the goods transported increases at a slower rate than their value due to rising trade in processed goods like electronic items, medicines, apparel, gems and jewellery etc. Besides, greater use of lighter materials and lower material intensity in the manufacturing process has also led to slower increase in weight. | 33 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | Bulk transport involves shipping one homogeneous commodity (e.g. grain, ore etc) at any one time, but in large quantities; in contrast, container transport entails transporting different goods at the same time, but in standard containers that are easy to load and unload. | 14 | page=14,block=2 | ||
| What was the purpose of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports established in 1997? | fixing and revising the port tariff | The Ministers in-charge of Ports in all Maritime States, UT of Pondicherry and A&N Administration, Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep are its members. e) Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) : The Major Port Trust Act, 1963 was amended by Port Laws (Amendment) Act, 1997 (15 of 1997) to provide for an independent Tariff Authority for Major Ports for fixing and revising the port tariff. An independent authority for the above purpose has been set up on 10.4.1997. The Major Port Trust Act, 1963 was further amended in the year 2000 for allowing major ports to form joint ventures with minor/foreign ports as well as companies | 347 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202009-10_compressed.pdf | e) Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) : The Major Port Trust Act, 1963 was amended by Port Laws (Amendment) Act, 1997 (15 of 1997) to provide for an independent Tariff Authority for Major Ports for fixing and revising the port tariff. | 258 | page=258,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
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