270 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from BPS 2006-07_new, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 272-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include road transport & highways, transport research wing, 2006-07, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic, performance indicators, indian ports. 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: 199 factual, 22 definition, 22 list, 12 relationship, 12 summary, 3 comparison. 71 of the 270 pairs (26.3%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 199 are factual or table-based questions. 98.52% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 270 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the 'Basic Port Statistics of India 2006-07' publication by shipmin.gov.in. It covers topics such as major and non-major ports, cargo traffic, and performance indicators. The dataset includes factual, definition, list, relationship, summary, and comparison question types, with answers sourced verbatim from the original document. The data provides insights into port operations, traffic composition, and governance frameworks during the 2006-07 period.
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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 does 'output per berth day' refer to? | Total tonnage handied distributed over the total number of berth days. | 14. Pilotage A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. 15. Output per Berth Day Total tonnage handied distributed over the total number of berth days. ee 16. Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. Pre-berthing Detention The time for which a ship waits before getting entry into a berth. 18. Berth Occupancy The time for which a berth is occupied (by ships). 19. Export Loaded overseas traffic. 20. Import Unloaded overseas traffic. 21. Traffic A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total oe of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. : + 22. Traffic flows A vector with magnitude and direction such as passengers embarked/disembarked or cargo exports/imports. 23. | 161 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.pdf | Output per Berth Day Total tonnage handied distributed over the total number of berth days. ee 16. | 272 | page=272,ocr=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does dead weight tonnage (DWT) represent for a ship? | the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and Tonnage(DWT) cargo that a ship can transport | ; DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED : 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 It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and Tonnage(DWT) cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. 4, Gross Registered It applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the Tonnage (GRT) 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. am 5. Net Registered It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for Tonnage (NRT) the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 277 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.pdf | Dead Weight It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and Tonnage(DWT) cargo that a ship can transport. | 271 | |||
| What does traffic refer to in the context of ports? | A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total oe of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. | 14. Pilotage A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. 15. Output per Berth Day Total tonnage handied distributed over the total number of berth days. ee 16. Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. Pre-berthing Detention The time for which a ship waits before getting entry into a berth. 18. Berth Occupancy The time for which a berth is occupied (by ships). 19. Export Loaded overseas traffic. 20. Import Unloaded overseas traffic. 21. Traffic A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total oe of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. : + 22. Traffic flows A vector with magnitude and direction such as passengers embarked/disembarked or cargo exports/imports. 23. | 577 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.pdf | Traffic A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total oe of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. : + 22. | 272 | |||
| What is cranage in the context of port operations? | The hire charges for providing a port crane for cargo handling. | Gang Gang is a group of workers formed as oneunit for the purpose of handling cargo in the act of discharging from or loading on to the ship inside the ship inside the hatch-holc-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. | 417 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.pdf | Cranage The hire charges for providing a port crane for cargo handling. 27. | 272 | page=272,ocr=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is deducted from gross registered tonnage to calculate net registered tonnage? | 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 eaming capacity of the ship. 6. Ore/Oll and Bulk A bulk cargo ship designed to carry ore and oil enabling there Carrier by to be loaded in both directions. ; . 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 It is frequently called a vehicle ferry. It is designed for the Vessel conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 39 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.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 eaming capacity of the ship. | ||||
| What is meant by idle time for a ship at a berth? | Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. | 14. Pilotage A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. 15. Output per Berth Day Total tonnage handied distributed over the total number of berth days. ee 16. Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. Pre-berthing Detention The time for which a ship waits before getting entry into a berth. 18. Berth Occupancy The time for which a berth is occupied (by ships). 19. Export Loaded overseas traffic. 20. Import Unloaded overseas traffic. 21. Traffic A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total oe of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. : + 22. Traffic flows A vector with magnitude and direction such as passengers embarked/disembarked or cargo exports/imports. 23. | 249 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.pdf | Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. | 272 | page=272,ocr=4 | 0.700 | |
| What is pilotage in the context of port charges? | A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. | 14. Pilotage A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. 15. Output per Berth Day Total tonnage handied distributed over the total number of berth days. ee 16. Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. Pre-berthing Detention The time for which a ship waits before getting entry into a berth. 18. Berth Occupancy The time for which a berth is occupied (by ships). 19. Export Loaded overseas traffic. 20. Import Unloaded overseas traffic. 21. Traffic A scalar with only magnitude but no direction such as the total oe of exports and imports or loaded and unloaded cargo. : + 22. Traffic flows A vector with magnitude and direction such as passengers embarked/disembarked or cargo exports/imports. 23. | 13 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.pdf | Pilotage A port charge for guiding a ship in or out of a harbour through channels, passages or other waters by an authorised pilot. 15. | 272 | |||
| What is the definition of a load line on a ship? | Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety | ; DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED : 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 It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and Tonnage(DWT) cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. 4, Gross Registered It applies to the vessels and not to cargo. It is the weight of the Tonnage (GRT) 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. am 5. Net Registered It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship available for Tonnage (NRT) the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 40 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.pdf | ; DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED : Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. | 271 | page=271,ocr=0 | ||
| What is the role 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%202006-07_new.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. | 270 | page=270,ocr=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is wharfage in the context of port charges? | A port charge on the ships for all cargo conveyed on over or through a wharf/berth. | Gang Gang is a group of workers formed as oneunit for the purpose of handling cargo in the act of discharging from or loading on to the ship inside the ship inside the hatch-holc-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. | 494 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/BPS%202006-07_new.pdf | Wharfage A port charge on the ships for all cargo conveyed on over or through a wharf/berth. | 272 | page=272,ocr=4 | 0.700 | valid |
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