433 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Illustrations and Appendices, published by ugc.gov.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. 214 of the 433 pairs (49.4%) are explanatory questions and 219 restate a figure. 97.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| What topics are covered under the sociology of development? | Rural urban development Sociology of Development Regionalism and patterns of Rural transformation w.s.r.t. from a comparative perspective | Rural urban development Sociology of Development Regionalism and patterns of Rural transformation w.s.r.t. from a comparative perspective. 1) Coginitive Processes 2) Applied Social Psychology 1) Environment and Human Development 2) Experimental theoretical Psychology Human Ecology Anthropolgy of North West India Biological and Sociological Dimension ( wrt. Punjab, & ). Anthropolgyof Regional Development with special reference to Orissa. Education of the disadvantaged. | 0 | definition | 1.000 | Rural urban development Sociology of Development Regionalism and patterns of Rural transformation w.s.r.t. from a comparative perspective. | 46 | page=46,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What role is each Planning Forum expected to fulfill? | a repository of all plan literature, slides, film strips etc. | While academic support will be provided by these departments for the successful functioning of the Planning Forums, the Commission will extend financial assistance to the tune of Rs.10,000/- annually to the universities and colleges for the setting up of the forums on 100 per cent basis for a period of five years, for the purchaseof materials, zeroxing, preparation of maps and charts, typing, hiring of film strips, and travel expenses. The funds would be made available on year to year basis depending upon the progress of work. The Planning Commission will enlist each Planning Forum for supply of its organ ‘Yojana’. the State Planning Departments will supply literature on State Plans. Each Planning Forum is expected to work as a repository of all plan literature, slides, film strips etc. brought out from time to time by the various departments of Central as well as State Governments. | 736 | definition | 1.000 | Each Planning Forum is expected to work as a repository of all plan literature, slides, film strips etc. brought out from time to time by the various departments of Central as well as State Governments. | 110 | page=110,ocr=1 | ||
| What is the goal of the Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships and Scholarships for university and college teachers in developing Commonwealth countries? | to help teachers of universities/ colleges in developing commonwealth countries to enhance their experience in the universities or similar institutions in U.K. | Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships and Scholarships: The Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships and Scholarships are intended to help teachers of universities/ colleges in developing commonwealth countries to enhance their experience in the universities or similar institutions in U.K. Under this programme, the Commission coordinates with the Association of Commonwealth Universities in U.K. and makes nominations for the award of Commonwealth fellowships and scholarships to enable promising faculty members in universities and colleges in India to do research work at | 132 | definition | 1.000 | Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships and Scholarships: The Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships and Scholarships are intended to help teachers of universities/ colleges in developing commonwealth countries to enhance their experience in the universities or similar institutions in U.K. Under this programme, the Commission coordinates with the Association of Commonwealth Universities in U.K. | ||||
| Who is eligible for Emeritus Fellowships under the scheme? | highly qualified and experienced Superannuated Professors in universities who have been actively engaged in research during their career | 76 the appointment of a full-time regular teacher throughout the academic year. As per-the revised guidelines in force w.e.f.1.4.1988, guest/part-time teachers are paid an honorarium of Rs.1000/- p.m. if the workload is 7-10 hours per week. 10. Emeritus Fellowships: Under the scheme, fellowships are provided to such of the highly qualified and experienced Superannuated Professors in universities who have been actively engaged in research during their career. The fellowship is for a period of two years or the age of 65 years whichever is earlier. The objective is to enable such Professors to pursue active research in their fields of Specialisation and to utilise their services for monitoring educational programmes of the Commission. | 325 | definition | 1.000 | Emeritus Fellowships: Under the scheme, fellowships are provided to such of the highly qualified and experienced Superannuated Professors in universities who have been actively engaged in research during their career. | 122 | page=122,ocr=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the main aim of the Science Education Centres? | to popularise science amongst the general public. | The object of the scheme is to help the university/department to improve the quality of its journals and to ensure regularity of their publication. The grant under this scheme is given to meet the annual deficit subject to a maximum of Rs. 5,000/- per year for a period of five: years. 6. Science Education Centres: The Science Education Centres are primarily meant to popularise science amongst the general public. The objective of the Science Education Centres is to generate ideas and materials for the improvement of science education at the University and school level and for the promotion of wider interest in science and scientific issues, through all means of | 366 | definition | 1.000 | Science Education Centres: The Science Education Centres are primarily meant to popularise science amongst the general public. The objective of the Science Education Centres is to generate ideas and materials for the improvement of science education at the University and school level and for the promotion of wider interest in science and scientific issues, through all means of | 150 | page=150,ocr=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the purpose of Cultural Exchange Programmes? | to promote cultural, educational and scientific cooperation between India and other countries | Section-12 CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION 42. Cultural Exchange Programmes: Programmes of Cultural Exchange are intended to promote cultural, educational and scientific cooperation between India and other countries and are covered under specific agreements between the Government of India and Governments of other countries. Programmes connected with higher education in the university sector are assigned by the Government of India to the UGC for implementation. These programmes relate generally to exchange of visits of teachers for study-cum-lecture, exchange of views, Geveloping contacts, development of bilateral academic links between institutions in the two countries, organisation of joint seminars, assignment of foreign language teachers and award of scholarships/fellowships. Visits under these programmes normally range from four to twelve weeks. | 151 | definition | 1.000 | Cultural Exchange Programmes: Programmes of Cultural Exchange are intended to promote cultural, educational and scientific cooperation between India and other countries and are covered under specific agreements between the Government of India and Governments of other countries. | ||||
| What does Section 3 of the UGC Act provide for? | declaring an instituion of higher education, other than a university, as an deemed to be university | Section-8 DEVELOPMENT OF INSTITUTIONS DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITIES 8. Section 3 of the UGC Act provides for declaring an instituion of higher education, other than a university, as an deemed to be university’ which is having more specific and limited functions and scope and is doing work of a high standard in an academic field. An institution deemed to be a university enjoys the academic status and privileges of a university and is generally expected to aim at sirtengthening its activities in its field of specialization rather than make efforts towards growing into multi-faculty university of the general type. 8. Enrolment and New Institutions: During the year 1989-90, the following three institutions were granted the status of ‘deemed university; 1. | 105 | definition | 1.000 | Section 3 of the UGC Act provides for declaring an instituion of higher education, other than a university, as an deemed to be university’ which is having more specific and limited functions and scope and is doing work of a high standard in an academic field. | 139 | page=139,ocr=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the nature of the programmes for which the Commission provides assistance? | meaningful programme of capital nature | The Commission’s assistance is provided for meaningful programme of capital nature. While providing grant-in-aid under this scheme, each proposal is evaluated by the Commission on its merit. 6. Unassigned Grants: The Commission has been operating the scheme of ‘Unassigned Grants’ for providing assistance for the following items: GROUP ‘A’ il. iii. Travel grant to teachers/scientific and technical officers for participation in inter- national conferences/symposia held abroad. Travel grant to Vice-Chancellors for attending Commonwealth Vice-Chancellors’ Conference. Travel grant to Officers for visiting centres of research or to attend academic conferences/seminars within India. iv. Exchange of teachers. v. Travel grant to teachers selected under the international collaboration exchange programme by CSIR, INSA and other agencies. vi Organisation of Model Parliament in Universities. | 44 | definition | 1.000 | The Commission’s assistance is provided for meaningful programme of capital nature. | 153 | page=153,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main goal of the College Science Improvement Programme (COSIP)? | bringing about qualitative improvement in the teaching of science subjects at the undergraduate level | The total number of colleges assisted under this programme upto 31st March, 1990 was 595 in the first phase and 99 in the second phase. College Science Improvement Programme (COSIP): The programme, initiated in 1971, aims at bringing about qualitative improvement in the teaching of science subjects at the undergraduate level. It strives to accelerate the capabilities of undergraduate students and set motion a process of continuous self- renewal. This is brought about through an integrated approach and simultaneous improve- ment in the subject matter, methods of instruction, syllabi, curricula, laboratory exercises, workshops, library and teaching materials. The programme has brought ,about awareness of the importance of science education both at college/ university level. As on 31st March, 1990 COSIP was being implemented in 314 colleges. The programme is under review. | 225 | definition | 1.000 | College Science Improvement Programme (COSIP): The programme, initiated in 1971, aims at bringing about qualitative improvement in the teaching of science subjects at the undergraduate level. | 167 | |||
| What is the role of the subject panels established by the Commission? | advise it on matters related to the maintenance and improvement of quality of teaching and research in various subjects in Science, Humanities and Social Sciences | Subject Panels: The Commission has panels of experts which advise it on matters related to the maintenance and improvement of quality of teaching and research in various subjects in Science, Humanities and Social Sciences. During the year under report the Commission agreed to evolve a new arrangement for the working of the subject panels with the following terms | 59 | definition | 1.000 | Subject Panels: The Commission has panels of experts which advise it on matters related to the maintenance and improvement of quality of teaching and research in various subjects in Science, Humanities and Social Sciences. | 167 | page=167,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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