184 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Central Board of Secondary Education, published by cbseacademic.nic.in. 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. 125 of the 184 pairs (67.9%) are explanatory questions and 59 restate a figure. 98.91% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What does the concept of 'Kabaad Se Jugaad' focus on? | transformation of waste items of use | Cleanliness of Community Sanitary Complexes/public toilets., including those at above tourist destinations. Illumination of the ASI Sites/ Key Monuments (preferably with Swachhata Hi Seva Message); Advocating and promoting responsible tourism and good civic behaviour at these sites; Swachhata Se Samriddhi — Sept. | Advocacy about sustainable habits of Reduce, Reuse and | Citizens Recycle, Say No to Single Use Plastics, and inculcate | Institutions importance and value of the waste ‘Waste is Wealth’ and ‘Waste to Art’ i. | Kabaad Se Jugaad- transformation of waste items of use ii. | Kabaad Se Kala- transformation of waste into pieces of art; Local Art colleges may also be included in this activity. | 546 | definition | 1.000 | | Kabaad Se Jugaad- transformation of waste items of use ii. | 8 | page=8,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is involved in the concept of 'Kabaad Se Kala'? | transformation of waste into pieces of art | Cleanliness of Community Sanitary Complexes/public toilets., including those at above tourist destinations. Illumination of the ASI Sites/ Key Monuments (preferably with Swachhata Hi Seva Message); Advocating and promoting responsible tourism and good civic behaviour at these sites; Swachhata Se Samriddhi — Sept. | Advocacy about sustainable habits of Reduce, Reuse and | Citizens Recycle, Say No to Single Use Plastics, and inculcate | Institutions importance and value of the waste ‘Waste is Wealth’ and ‘Waste to Art’ i. | Kabaad Se Jugaad- transformation of waste items of use ii. | Kabaad Se Kala- transformation of waste into pieces of art; Local Art colleges may also be included in this activity. | 605 | definition | 1.000 | | Kabaad Se Kala- transformation of waste into pieces of art; Local Art colleges may also be included in this activity. | 8 | page=8,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are Cleanliness Target Units typically linked to? | Generally neglected garbage points including smaller legacy dumpsites in rural areas | CTU Transformation What is a Cleanliness Target Unit? a) Generally neglected garbage points including smaller legacy dumpsites in rural areas b) Difficult to clean as part of regular swachhata / cleanliness drives c) Posing environmental, health & hygiene risk Local bodies are requested to begin all CTU transformation activities at the beginning of SHS 2026, and continue them as required, depending on the nature and extent of waste accumulation, resources & time required for its complete transformation. A) Identification and Selection of CTUs by Local Bodies/Ministries/Departments Rural and Urban Local Bodies, CPSEs and Ministries/Departments should identify the dirtiest, most difficult and neglected garbage spots for targeted and time-bound transformation in their areas/jursidictions. The success of the CTU initiative will depend 6 | 57 | definition | 1.000 | CTU Transformation What is a Cleanliness Target Unit? a) Generally neglected garbage points including smaller legacy dumpsites in rural areas b) Difficult to clean as part of regular swachhata / cleanliness drives c) Posing environmental, health & hygiene risk Local bodies are requested to begin all CTU transformation activities at the beginning of SHS 2026, and continue them as required, depending on the nature and extent of waste accumulation, resources & time required for its complete transformation. | ||||
| What is the Swachhata App designed to do in urban areas? | to report and resolve grievances related to sanitation, garbage disposal etc. | on the correct identification of sites that require focused intervention. The following approach may be adopted: * For small villages/local bodies, at least one difficult black spot may be identified per ward/Gram Panchayat, wherever feasible. This may also include a dumpsite in rural area. For larger villages/local bodies, It is recommended to pick up as many difficult spots as possible to ensure visible cleanliness. Ministries and Departments may take up CTU Identification within their jurisdictions; e.g. Railway Tracks, C&D waste dumps along highways; CTUs within school or hospital premises, etc. Identification of CTUs by citizens - Use of Swachhata App (for urban areas): Swachhata App is designed to report and resolve grievances related to sanitation, garbage disposal etc. | 710 | definition | 1.000 | Identification of CTUs by citizens - Use of Swachhata App (for urban areas): Swachhata App is designed to report and resolve grievances related to sanitation, garbage disposal etc. | 10 | page=10,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What role do schools play in promoting cleanliness under SHS 2025? | embedding cleanliness as a ‘sanskaar’ by schools and educational institutions. | VI. | Swachh Paathshala - Yuva Engagement SHS 2025 underscores the role of schools in embedding cleanliness as a ‘sanskaar’ by schools and educational institutions. By engaging students, teachers, staff, parents and the community, the campaign seeks to move beyond one-time drives and foster ‘Swachhata Mein Sahhhag’ as a sankalp for a ‘Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat’. Active engagement of students (preferably Class 6-12) and youth is recommended to be undertaken through exposure visits or ‘Swachhata Gyaan Yatras’ to waste management facilities/SLWM facilities created by RLBs/ULBs under SBM (G) 2.0 / SBM (U) 2.0. Competitions, experiential learning and dialogues may be organised. it is desired that local bodies organize ‘Swachhata Evam Jal Sanchay Samvads’ on sustainable waste and water management & conservation practices, and awareness on SWM Rules, 2026. | 86 | definition | 1.000 | | Swachh Paathshala - Yuva Engagement SHS 2025 underscores the role of schools in embedding cleanliness as a ‘sanskaar’ by schools and educational institutions. By engaging students, teachers, staff, parents and the community, the campaign seeks to move beyond one-time drives and foster ‘Swachhata Mein Sahhhag’ as a sankalp for a ‘Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat’. | ||||
| What does the initiative encourage citizens to view waste as? | a resource that can be repurposed into useful and beautiful creations | It encourages citizens to reimagine waste not as refuse, but as a resource that can be repurposed into useful and beautiful creations, thereby promoting the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. A) Kabaad Se Jugaad - Waste to Wealth Transformation of discarded and waste materials such as cloth, paper, plastic, e-waste etc. into useful, functional, and marketable products for everyday use. B) Kabaad Se Kala - Waste to Art 1. Local bodies are requested to collaborate with youth groups, design institutes, colleges, art clubs/schools, and community organizations to transform waste materials into artistic creations, championing the principles of ‘Waste to Wealth’. The same can be used at transformed CTU sties, in townhalls, high footfall tourist places, chaurahas and key roads etc. . | 64 | definition | 1.000 | It encourages citizens to reimagine waste not as refuse, but as a resource that can be repurposed into useful and beautiful creations, thereby promoting the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. | 22 | page=22,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of sculptures are suggested to combine functionality with artistic design? | sculptures/ installations that double as functional elements, such as benches or informational signs | Functional Sculptures: It is encouraged that sculptures/ installations that double as functional elements, such as benches or informational signs are created to integrate utility with artistic expression. Decorative Items: Recycled Art Furniture: Artistic and functional furniture pieces such as lamp posts, benches, and planters can be made from recycled materials to enhance the aesthetics of the chauraha / high footfall location. Seasonal Decorations: Seasonal or thematic decorations for events and festivals that use recycled materials can also be used to integrate swachhata and the habit of cleanliness into community celebrations. e Local bodies are requested to invite entries for Kabaad Se Jugaad and Kabaad Se Kala by promoting citizen and youth participation. | 45 | definition | 1.000 | Functional Sculptures: It is encouraged that sculptures/ installations that double as functional elements, such as benches or informational signs are created to integrate utility with artistic expression. | 23 | page=23,ocr=1 | 0.700 | |
| What approach is being used for the cleanliness drives on 1st October 2026? | 'Whole of Government' and 'Whole of Society’ approach | Xl. Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath- 1st October 2026 As part of SHS 2026, simultaneous shramdaan/ cleanliness drives are envisaged to take place on October 2026 at 8 AM in a 'Whole of Government' and 'Whole of Society’ approach. The general guideline for the same is as follows: At the local level Y Transformation of CTUS ¥ On ground shramdaan and plogging drives can be carried out by citizens, political leadership, SBM Ambassadors, youth groups, NGOs, CSOs, partner organization representatives, influencers. Maximum possible participation is requested across all levels. | 171 | definition | 1.000 | Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath- 1st October 2026 As part of SHS 2026, simultaneous shramdaan/ cleanliness drives are envisaged to take place on October 2026 at 8 AM in a 'Whole of Government' and 'Whole of Society’ approach. | 25 | page=25,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of convening Special Gram Sabhas on Swachh Bharat Diwas? | Awareness and sensitisation on SWM Rules, 2026 | It is requested that cleanliness drives take place within 24 hours of the conclusion of all festivities. > Special Gram Sabhas (Rural areas) On Swachh Bharat Diwas, 2nd October 2026, Special Gram Sabhas may be convened to discuss = Awareness and sensitisation on SWM Rules, 2026 | 232 | definition | 1.000 | > Special Gram Sabhas (Rural areas) On Swachh Bharat Diwas, 2nd October 2026, Special Gram Sabhas may be convened to discuss = Awareness and sensitisation on SWM Rules, 2026 | 25 | page=25,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the Swachhata Gyan Yatra aimed at? | exposure visits of school students (preferably class 6 to 12) and youth to SWM/ SLWM and other SBM assets | Swachhata Gyan Yatra - exposure visits of school students (preferably class 6 to 12) and youth to SWM/ SLWM and other SBM assets Swachhata Evam Jal Sanchay Samvad- interactions, debates, conversations on coming together for Swachhata, rainwater harvesting and water management Political Leadership, School Principals, Eco-clubs, MyBharat volunteers etc to be engaged Institutions | 23 | definition | 1.000 | Swachhata Gyan Yatra - exposure visits of school students (preferably class 6 to 12) and youth to SWM/ SLWM and other SBM assets Swachhata Evam Jal Sanchay Samvad- interactions, debates, conversations on coming together for Swachhata, rainwater harvesting and water management Political Leadership, School Principals, Eco-clubs, MyBharat volunteers etc to be engaged Institutions | 5 | page=5,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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