593 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from bps2021pdf_compressed (2), published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 234-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include transport research wing, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic, container traffic, passenger traffic, employment, financial performance. 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: 345 table, 169 factual, 30 definition, 23 list, 13 relationship, 11 summary, 2 comparison. 79 of the 593 pairs (13.3%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 514 are factual or table-based questions. 99.66% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 593 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a 234-page publication by shipmin.gov.in. It covers topics such as port traffic, maritime trade, employment, and financial performance. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original material. Questions are categorized into types like factual, definition, and relationship, with 13.3% being explanatory. The dataset provides detailed metadata, including the source page and location for each answer, enabling verification against the original text.
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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 revised 'Turn-Round Time' defined starting from 2019-20? | Total time spent by a ship from Pilot Boarding to De-Boarding. | 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. | 484 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.pdf | 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. | 233 | page=233,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What distinguishes an Ore/Oil and Bulk Carrier from other ships? | designed to carry ore and oil enabling there by to be loaded in both directions | 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. | 246 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.pdf | Ore/Oil and Bulk Carrier A bulk cargo ship designed to carry ore and oil enabling there by to be loaded in both directions. | 233 | page=233,block=3 | ||
| 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/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.pdf | Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. | 233 | |||
| What does the old definition of 'Turn-Round Time' include? | 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(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. | 421 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.pdf | 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. | 233 | page=233,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/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.pdf | Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. | 233 | page=233,block=3 | ||
| What is 'Idle Time' for a ship at berth? | Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. | 13. Port Dues A levy of port authority on a ship. 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 handled distributed over the total number of berth days. 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 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. | 296 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.pdf | Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. | 234 | page=234,block=2 | ||
| What is included in the definition of a Sailing Vessel? | Any description of vessel provided with sufficient sail area for navigation under sails | 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. | 460 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.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 is included in the revised definition of TRT? | from Pilot Boarding to De-boarding | Note:-As per revised definition of TRT, from Pilot Boarding to De-boarding. 14 Average Output per Ship Berth-day 14. During the last 25 years this indicator has seen a tremendous improvement. Average Output per Ship-berth day has increased more than six times from 3,372 tonnes in 1990-91 to 21914tonnes in 2019-20but further decline to19171tonnes in 2020-21 for major ports. | 40 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.pdf | Note:-As per revised definition of TRT, from Pilot Boarding to De-boarding. | 33 | page=33,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is measured by Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT)? | the weight of the volume occupied by the closed-in-spaces of a ship | 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/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.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. | 233 | |||
| What is the purpose of a Roll-on/Roll-off Vessel? | 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. | 774 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps2021pdf_compressed%20%282%29.pdf | It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 233 | page=233,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
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