623 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from BPS2020, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 237-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include 2019-20, transport research wing, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic, indian port sector, container handling, berthing facilities. 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: 356 table, 181 factual, 25 definition, 23 list, 20 relationship, 9 comparison, 9 summary. 86 of the 623 pairs (13.8%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 537 are factual or table-based questions. 99.68% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
The BPS2020 dataset contains 623 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a 237-page publication by shipmin.gov.in. It covers topics such as major and non-major ports, cargo traffic, container handling, and port facilities in India during 2019-20. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. Questions span various types, including factual, definition, and relationship-based queries, with explanatory questions comprising 13.8% of the dataset.
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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 is the significance of Gujarat as a maritime state? | a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms | 17.1.1 Gujarat is a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms. (16% of India’s total coast line). | 18 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS2020.pdf | Gujarat is a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms. | 42 | page=42,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What distinguishes a sailing vessel from other types of vessels? | provided with sufficient sail area for navigation under sails along whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion | 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. | 486 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS2020.pdf | 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. | ||||
| 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/BPS2020.pdf | 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. | 236 | |||
| What does Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) measure for a ship? | 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/BPS2020.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. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. | ||||
| What does the term 'Berth-Day' refer to in shipping? | A day of occupation of a berth (quay or mooring) by a ship. | 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(old) Turn-Round Time (revised) (from 2019-20 onwards) Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. Total time spent by a ship from Pilot Boarding to De-Boarding. | 240 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS2020.pdf | Berth-Day A day of occupation of a berth (quay or mooring) by a ship. 11. | 236 | page=236,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| 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/BPS2020.pdf | 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. | 236 | |||
| What is Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) used to describe? | 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/BPS2020.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. | 236 | |||
| What is the purpose of a Roll-on/Roll-off Vessel? | designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 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. | 761 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS2020.pdf | It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 236 | page=236,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is Shipping? | a derived demand largely determined by developments in the world economy and trade | 1.2 Shipping is a derived demand largely determined by developments in the world economy and trade. Therefore, negative economic and trade trends affected maritime trade growth in 2019. | 16 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS2020.pdf | Shipping is a derived demand largely determined by developments in the world economy and trade. | 11 | page=11,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How are 'Gang hours' calculated? | Number of hours per shift multiplied by number of gang 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. | 344 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS2020.pdf | Gang hours Number of hours per shift multiplied by number of gang shift. 26. | 237 | page=237,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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