461 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from IWT 2021-22 Approved Publication, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 118-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include inland water transport, india, 2021-22, transport research wing, navigable waterways, cargo movement, states/uts, private sector companies. 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: 305 factual, 67 table, 46 list, 21 summary, 10 definition, 10 relationship, 2 comparison. 89 of the 461 pairs (19.3%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 372 are factual or table-based questions. 92.62% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 461 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the IWT 2021-22 Approved Publication by shipmin.gov.in. It covers topics such as inland water transport, navigable waterways, cargo movement, and infrastructure in India. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original publication. The dataset includes various question types, such as factual, summary, and list-based queries, with 19.3% focusing on explanatory questions.
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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 Silghat on the Protocol route? | the last Port of Call on the Protocol route connecting Assam with Kolkata/ Haldia through waterways of Bangladesh | Night navigation facilities comprising of solar operated lights on beacon have also been provided and maintained between Dhubri and Silghat (440km). Silghat is the last Port of Call on the Protocol route connecting Assam with Kolkata/ Haldia through waterways of Bangladesh. | 160 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | Silghat is the last Port of Call on the Protocol route connecting Assam with Kolkata/ Haldia through waterways of Bangladesh. | 21 | page=21,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What items are included under 'Miscellaneous' in the cargo composition on NW II? | Machinery, Steam Turbine, ODC Cargo, Harbour Crane and Turbine & Generator etc. | Note: Figure within bracket indicates percentage to the total Neg. – negligible Miscellaneous – Machinery, Steam Turbine, ODC Cargo, Harbour Crane and Turbine & Generator etc. National Waterway No. III (West Coast Canal) 24. West Coast Canal from Kottapuram to Kollam (168KM) together with Champakara canal (14Km) and Udyogmandal canal (23 KM) was declared as NW-3 in 1993. | 96 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | – negligible Miscellaneous – Machinery, Steam Turbine, ODC Cargo, Harbour Crane and Turbine & Generator etc. National Waterway No. | 23 | page=23,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
| What items are included under the 'Mix' category in the cargo composition of NW-3? | Liquid effluent, Building materials etc. | Note: Figure within brackets indicate percentage to the total Mix –Liquid effluent, Building materials etc. The cargo composition of freight traffic shows that Chemicals (21.52%), Mix (71.86%) and POL/POL products were the major commodities moved through NW-III during 2021-22. 26. | 67 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | Note: Figure within brackets indicate percentage to the total Mix –Liquid effluent, Building materials etc. The cargo composition of freight traffic shows that Chemicals (21.52%), Mix (71.86%) and POL/POL products were the major commodities moved through NW-III during 2021-22. | 24 | page=24,block=10 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why is dredging not planned on the Kahalgaon-Sultanganj stretch? | the presence of Dolphin Sanctuary | G. Presently, no dredging is planned on the Kahalgaon-Sultanganj stretch (50 km) due to the presence of Dolphin Sanctuary. H. | 88 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | Presently, no dredging is planned on the Kahalgaon-Sultanganj stretch (50 km) due to the presence of Dolphin Sanctuary. | 20 | page=20,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
| What caused IWT to lose its superiority over time? | 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 | 83 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. Gradually, IWT lost its superiority. | 10 | page=10,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the cargo sharing ratio allowed between India and Bangladesh under the protocol? | 50:50; cargo sharing by India and Bangladesh vessels is permitted both for transit and inter country trade. | Bangladesh India Ports of Call Extended Ports of Call Ports of Call Extended Ports of Call Narayanganj Ghorasal Kolkata Tribeni (Bandel) Khulna -- Haldia -- Mongla -- Karimganj Badarpur Sirajganj -- Pandu -- Ashuganj -- Silghat -- Pangaon Muktarpur Dhubri -- Rajshahi -- Dhulian -- Sultanganj -- Maia -- Chilmari -- Kolaghat -- Daudkhandi -- Sonamura -- Bahadurabad -- Jogigopha -- Under the protocol, 50:50; cargo sharing by India and Bangladesh vessels is permitted both for transit and inter country trade. While the protocol permits vessels of either country to carry Indo- Bangladesh trade cargo and prohibits one country’s vessels carrying intra- country traffic of the other, Bangladesh vessels are permitted to carry Indian domestic cargo transiting Bangladesh. | 402 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | Bangladesh India Ports of Call Extended Ports of Call Ports of Call Extended Ports of Call Narayanganj Ghorasal Kolkata Tribeni (Bandel) Khulna -- Haldia -- Mongla -- Karimganj Badarpur Sirajganj -- Pandu -- Ashuganj -- Silghat -- Pangaon Muktarpur Dhubri -- Rajshahi -- Dhulian -- Sultanganj -- Maia -- Chilmari -- Kolaghat -- Daudkhandi -- Sonamura -- Bahadurabad -- Jogigopha -- Under the protocol, 50:50; cargo sharing by India and Bangladesh vessels is permitted both for transit and inter country trade. While the protocol permits vessels of either country to carry Indo- Bangladesh trade | ||||
| What triggered an increase in river traffic during the early development of railways? | construction of main railway lines | 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 complementarity between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 594 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | 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. | ||||
| What was the relationship between river traffic and railways initially? | the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. | 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 complementarity between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 662 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | 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 complementarity between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. | ||||
| Which organizations signed an MoU for academic and research cooperation? | Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) with Indian Maritime University (IMU) | • The ISO 9001:2015 certificate by ABS Quality Evaluations renewed subsequent to their inspection of the Institute. • NINI conducts the CoC (Certificate of Competency) exams in NINI Campus on behalf of Transport Department Govt. of Bihar. • MoU signed between Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) with Indian Maritime University (IMU) for establishing a frame work for academic and research, co-operation in the areas of mutual interest. • Subscription to the digital platform of e-Granthalaya software for updating library books. V. HUMAN RESOURCE: • The Institute has developed a pool of qualified and experienced administration and academic members for management of the Institute. | 260 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | • MoU signed between Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) with Indian Maritime University (IMU) for establishing a frame work for academic and research, co-operation in the areas of mutual interest. | 29 | page=29,block=13 | 0.700 | |
| Why is the construction of permanent terminals on the Brahmaputra capital intensive? | Due to large variation (both horizontal and vertical) of water level in River Brahmaputra | (b) Floating terminals: Due to large variation (both horizontal and vertical) of water level in River Brahmaputra, construction of permanent terminals becomes very capital intensive. floating terminals have been provided at eleven identified locations viz. | 24 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202021-22%20Approved%20Publication.pdf | (b) Floating terminals: Due to large variation (both horizontal and vertical) of water level in River Brahmaputra, construction of permanent terminals becomes very capital intensive. | 22 | page=22,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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