666 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from bps 2016-17, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 265-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include basic port statistics, india, 2016-17, transport research wing, new delhi, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic. 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: 363 table, 184 factual, 38 relationship, 34 list, 24 summary, 19 definition, 4 comparison. 119 of the 666 pairs (17.9%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 547 are factual or table-based questions. 99.55% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 666 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the 'Basic Port Statistics 2016-17' report published by shipmin.gov.in. It covers topics such as port operations, cargo traffic, and economic trends, with answers sourced directly from the report's text. Questions range from definitions and summaries to comparisons and relationships, providing detailed insights into India's port performance and global trade dynamics during the period. The dataset includes metadata for validation, such as page numbers and document locations.
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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 role does maritime transport play in globalization? | the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross-border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade | 1.11 Maritime transport is the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross-border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade. An economic sector in its own right that generates employment, income and revenue, transport – including maritime transport – is cross-cutting and permeates other sectors and activities. | 27 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202016-17.pdf | Maritime transport is the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross-border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade. | 15 | page=15,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the Addis Ababa Action Agenda highlight about the role of trade? | trade – and by extension, seaborne trade – as an engine for inclusive and sustainable growth and development | strategic function, the global policy framework under the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underscores the role of trade – and by extension, seaborne trade – as an engine for inclusive and sustainable growth and development. 1. The world shipping fleet provides not only transport connectivity to global trade but also livelihoods to those working in maritime businesses. In 2016, world fleet capacity increased by an estimated 3.2 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2015. Dead-weight capacity of the world commercial fleet was 1.86 billion dead-weight tonnes (dwt) in early 2017, worth $829 billion. 1. World seaborne trade continues to be largely determined by developments in the world economy and trade. | 156 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202016-17.pdf | strategic function, the global policy framework under the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underscores the role of trade – and by extension, seaborne trade – as an engine for inclusive and sustainable growth and development. | ||||
| 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/bps%202016-17.pdf | Load Line Outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. | 264 | page=264,block=3 | ||
| What function does the global shipping fleet serve in international trade? | transport connectivity to global trade | strategic function, the global policy framework under the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underscores the role of trade – and by extension, seaborne trade – as an engine for inclusive and sustainable growth and development. 1. The world shipping fleet provides not only transport connectivity to global trade but also livelihoods to those working in maritime businesses. In 2016, world fleet capacity increased by an estimated 3.2 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2015. Dead-weight capacity of the world commercial fleet was 1.86 billion dead-weight tonnes (dwt) in early 2017, worth $829 billion. 1. World seaborne trade continues to be largely determined by developments in the world economy and trade. | 312 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202016-17.pdf | The world shipping fleet provides not only transport connectivity to global trade but also livelihoods to those working in maritime businesses. | 14 | page=14,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| 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 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. | 418 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202016-17.pdf | Cranage The hire charges for providing a port crane for cargo handling. 27. | 265 | page=265,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is idle time in relation to a ship at 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 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. | 246 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202016-17.pdf | Idle Time Non-working time of a ship (without loading or unloading of cargo) at berth. 17. | 265 | page=265,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| What is the meaning of 'Dead Weight Tonnage'? | 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/bps%202016-17.pdf | Dead Weight Tonnage(DWT) It is the number of tons of (2240 pounds) stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. | 264 | page=264,block=3 | ||
| What is the meaning of 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 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. | 13 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202016-17.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. | 265 | |||
| What is the purpose of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports? | 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%202016-17.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. | 263 | page=263,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is Gujarat? | a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms | CARGO TRAFFIC HANDLED at NON-MAJOR PORTS – STATE- WISE ANALYSIS 17.1 GUJARAT 17.1.1 Gujarat is a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms. (16% of India’s total coast line). | 95 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/bps%202016-17.pdf | Gujarat is a principal maritime State with a natural coastline of about 1215 kms. | 45 | page=45,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
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