298 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from IWT 2012-13, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 90-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include inland water transport, transport research wing, dr. vishwapati trivedi, national waterways, national waterway no-i, national waterway no-ii, ganga-bhagirathi-hooghly river system, brahmaputra river. 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: 177 factual, 57 table, 32 list, 16 summary, 8 definition, 7 relationship, 1 comparison. 64 of the 298 pairs (21.5%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 234 are factual or table-based questions. 95.64% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 298 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the Inland Water Transport (IWT) 2012-13 report published by shipmin.gov.in. The dataset covers topics such as national waterways, cargo movement, and inland water transport benefits. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original publication. Questions span various types, including factual, summary, and list-based queries, with 21.5% focusing on explanatory content.
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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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| How is the mechanical force developed by a craft's motive power installation measured? | in effective kilowatts (power transmitted to the propeller). | Tankers for the transport in bulk of powdered products such as cement, flour, plaster etc. are to be excluded and to be counted among pushed barges. Maximum permissible weight of goods, expressed in tones, which a craft may carry according to ship’s document. Mechanical force developed by the motive power installation in craft. This power should be measured in effective kilowatts (power transmitted to the propeller). | 360 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | This power should be measured in effective kilowatts (power transmitted to the propeller). | 89 | page=89,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What distinguishes a dumb barge from other IWT craft? | designed for being towed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion | An inland waterway forming a common frontier between two countries is reported by both. Craft having a minimum carrying capacity of 20 tonnes designed for the carriage of goods by inland waterways. IWT craft designed for being towed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. The fact that a dumb barge is fitted with an auxiliary engine does not change its nature. Dumb barge intended for the bulk transport of liquids or gases. Tankers for the transport in bulk of powdered products such as cement, flour, plaster, etc. are to be excluded, and to be counted among dumb barges. IWT craft having its own means of mechanical propulsion, dumb barges, pushed barges and pushed- towed barges with only an auxiliary engine should be regarded as dumb, pushed or pushed-towed barges as the case may be. The fact that a self propelled barge can be used for towing does not change its nature. | 208 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | IWT craft designed for being towed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. | 88 | page=88,block=2 | ||
| What distinguishes a pushed barge from other types of craft? | designed for being pushed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. | Tug Pusher Craft Pusher Tug Pushed Barge Pushed Barge Carrying Capacity (also referred to as Dead Weight Capacity) Power (KW) Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed for the towing of dumb barges, pushed towed barges, rafts, but not for the carriage of goods. Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed or fitted for the pushing of pushed or pushed- towed barges but not for the carriage of goods. Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed or fitted for the towing of dumb barges, pushed-towed barges or rafts, and for the pushing pushed and pushed-towed barges but not for the carriage of goods. IWT craft designed for being pushed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. The fact that a pushed barge is fitted with an auxiliary engine does not change its nature. Pushed barge intended for the bulk transport of liquids or gases. | 659 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | IWT craft designed for being pushed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. The fact that a pushed barge is fitted with an auxiliary engine does not change its nature. | ||||
| What is the main responsibility of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation | 5. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. Its important functions are: (i) Conducting surveys and investigations and techno-economic feasibility for developing inland water transport mode; (ii) Development and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation by providing conservancy measures, river training works, setting up infrastructural facilities etc.; (iii) Other connected/subsidiary functions include regulation of traffic, coordination with other modes of transport for movement on the National Waterways maintenance of Pilot age etc; (iv) To assist and advise central and State Government on matters relating to Inland Water Transport. | 135 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. | ||||
| What is the maximum permissible weight of goods a craft may carry based on its ship's document? | expressed in tones, which a craft may carry according to ship’s document. | Tankers for the transport in bulk of powdered products such as cement, flour, plaster etc. are to be excluded and to be counted among pushed barges. Maximum permissible weight of goods, expressed in tones, which a craft may carry according to ship’s document. Mechanical force developed by the motive power installation in craft. This power should be measured in effective kilowatts (power transmitted to the propeller). | 186 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | Maximum permissible weight of goods, expressed in tones, which a craft may carry according to ship’s document. Mechanical force developed by the motive power installation in craft. | 89 | page=89,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of a powered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed for towing dumb barges? | the towing of dumb barges, pushed towed barges, rafts, but not for the carriage of goods. | Tug Pusher Craft Pusher Tug Pushed Barge Pushed Barge Carrying Capacity (also referred to as Dead Weight Capacity) Power (KW) Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed for the towing of dumb barges, pushed towed barges, rafts, but not for the carriage of goods. Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed or fitted for the pushing of pushed or pushed- towed barges but not for the carriage of goods. Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed or fitted for the towing of dumb barges, pushed-towed barges or rafts, and for the pushing pushed and pushed-towed barges but not for the carriage of goods. IWT craft designed for being pushed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. The fact that a pushed barge is fitted with an auxiliary engine does not change its nature. Pushed barge intended for the bulk transport of liquids or gases. | 189 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | Tug Pusher Craft Pusher Tug Pushed Barge Pushed Barge Carrying Capacity (also referred to as Dead Weight Capacity) Power (KW) Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed for the towing of dumb barges, pushed towed barges, rafts, but not for the carriage of goods. Powdered craft developing not less than 37 KW and designed or fitted for the pushing of pushed or pushed- towed barges but not for the carriage of goods. | ||||
| What makes Inland Water Transport a fuel-efficient mode of transportation? | Inland Water Transport (IWT) is a fuel efficient, employment intensive and environment friendly mode of transportation. | i Cargo Movement on National Waterways in India Inland Water Transport (IWT) is a fuel efficient, employment intensive and environment friendly mode of transportation. It is recognized all over the world for its inherent advantage of being the cheapest mode of transport for bulk haulage over long distance between places situated along the waterfront. Its energy efficiency, low pollution and potential for employment generation are universally accepted. India is richly endowed with navigable waterways, comprising rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc. It is estimated that about 15500 km of the waterways could be used for passenger and cargo movement. Inland Water Transport is important only in few States, namely, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Mumbai, Goa and Kerala. | 48 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | i Cargo Movement on National Waterways in India Inland Water Transport (IWT) is a fuel efficient, employment intensive and environment friendly mode of transportation. It is recognized all over the world for its inherent advantage of being the cheapest mode of transport for bulk haulage over long distance between places situated along the waterfront. | ||||
| Why is v movement in 2012-13 over 2011-12 mainly attributed to the decline in cargo movement on Goa Waterways? | ban on iron ore mining/export by the Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 5th October, 2012 | v movement in 2012-13 over 2011-12 is mainly attributed to the decline in cargo movement on Goa Waterways, due to ban on iron ore mining/export by the Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 5th October, 2012. In terms of tonnage, Goa and Maharashtra accounted for 25.9% and 58.7% respectively of the total cargo volume in 2012-13 with balance 15.5% being accounted by the 3 National Waterways. | 114 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | v movement in 2012-13 over 2011-12 is mainly attributed to the decline in cargo movement on Goa Waterways, due to ban on iron ore mining/export by the Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 5th October, 2012. | 18 | page=18,block=0 | 0.800 | valid |
| What caused inland water transport to lose its superiority? | With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. Gradually, IWT lost its superiority. Source: Chapter 15, Inland Water Transport, Report of the National Transport Policy Committee, Government of India, Planning Commission, May 1980 | 78 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. | 16 | page=16,block=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| What event significantly changed the course of water transport in India? | The advent of railways and extension of its network | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. Bulk of traffic was, however, carried in country boats plying from Delhi and Nepal border to Assam. At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water- transport in India. To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarily between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 474 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202012-13.pdf | At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water- transport in India. |
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