474 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from the source document, 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. 234 of the 474 pairs (49.4%) are explanatory questions and 240 restate a figure. 96.62% 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 is the purpose of an applied course? | intended to expose students to the world of work | The foundation course aims to create awareness among the students about Indian history, culture, the freedom movement in Asia and Africa, Gandhian thought, etc: The core course would help students acquire broad familiarity with their chosen disciplines, including study of one or more subjects in depth. The applied course is intended to expose students to the world of work. The selection of colleges to implement the scheme is done with the help of an Expert Committee constituted by the University Grants Commission. | 326 | definition | 1.000 | The applied course is intended to expose students to the world of work. | 108 | page=108,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of organization is the University Grants Commission? | a_ statutory organisation established by an Act of Parliament in 1956 | I INTRODUCTION THE ROLE AND ORGANISATION OF THE U.G.C. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a_ statutory organisation established by an Act of Parliament in 1956. Tt: national body for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. The serves as a vital link between the Union and State Governments and the institutions of higher learning. In addition to its role of giving grants to universities and colleges, the University Grants Commission also advises Central and State Governments on the measures necessary for the improvement of university education. It also frames regulations such as those on the minimum standards of instruction and qualifications of teachers on the advice of subject specialists and academicians with whom it frequently interacts in connection with the formulation, evaluation and monitoring of programmes. | 97 | definition | 1.000 | The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a_ statutory organisation established by an Act of Parliament in 1956. | 8 | page=8,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the focus of the Development of Women’s Studies program? | Development of Women’s Studies in Indian Universities and colleges | viii.Coaching Classes for disadvantaged for entry in Service. (continuing Scheme) . Facilities for disabled Persons. (New Scheme) . Colleges in backward districts. (New Scheme) . Xi. Bharat Bhavan Hoste] complexes. (New Scheme) . counselling centres (New Scheme) , x1ii.Development of Women’s Studies in Indian Universities and colleges. (Guidelines revised). XIV. Introduction of remedial coaching for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in universities and colleges. (Guidelines revised). XV. Adult Education, Continuing Education and Extension Work and Field Outreach. (Guidelines revised). WL. Establishment Of special tor Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for universities and deemed to be universities. (Guidelines revised). IMPROVEMENT IN MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATION Training of administrators. (New Scheme). ii. State Councils of Higher Education. | 270 | definition | 1.000 | counselling centres (New Scheme) , x1ii.Development of Women’s Studies in Indian Universities and colleges. | 21 | page=21,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What program aims to strengthen infrastructure in science and technology? | the Strengthening of infrastructure in Science & Technology. (COSIST) | 8 PROGRAMME TO STRENGTHEN SCIENTIFIC SRESEARCH (SACC) . Financial support for major and minor research projects. (Guidelines revised). ii. College Science Improvement Programme (COSIP). (Guidelines revised). the Strengthening of infrastructure in Science & Technology. (COSIST) . (Guidelines revised). iv. Special Assistance Programme (SAP) (CAS/DSA/DRS) , (Guidelines revised) . 9. ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Technical courses for women. (New Scheme) . f ii. Assistance for providing computers to colleges. (Guidelines revised) . 143. MOU with ICAR 4 | The University Grants Commission and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research have Signed a Memorandum of Understanding for education and Sin agriculture and rural development related Subjects at the first degree level of higher education. | 208 | definition | 1.000 | (Guidelines revised). the Strengthening of infrastructure in Science & Technology. (COSIST) . | 23 | page=23,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the UGC Subject Panels? | to advise it on measures to enhance the quality of teaching and research in various subjects | SUBJECT PANELS The UGC has panels of experts to advise it on measures to enhance the quality of teaching and research in various subjects, to prepare status’ reports regarding research and teaching facilities available in the universities, to indicate thrust areas, advise the UGC on other relevant matters. The recommendations of these Panels contribute to updating and modernising courses and introducing new dimensions in teaching and research. The panels were reconstituted during 1996-97 with several parameters taken into consideration in their restructuring. It has been decided that the term of each member of the constituted panel will be three years and every one- third of the members of the panel will relinquish their membership. | 45 | definition | 1.000 | SUBJECT PANELS The UGC has panels of experts to advise it on measures to enhance the quality of teaching and research in various subjects, to prepare status’ reports regarding research and teaching facilities available in the universities, to indicate thrust areas, advise the UGC on other relevant matters. | 108 | page=108,ocr=1 | ||
| What key responsibility is given to each Subject Panel? | to carry out a review and revision of the syllabus for the NET examination | The total number of subject experts in all the panels taken together was 362 (267 male members & 95 female members) from 23 states and 96 universities/institutions in the country. While drawing expertise, care was taken not to nominate two experts from the same department or university in the same panel. Preparation of such a data base of experts in various areas of specialization and sub-specialization of the Subject Panels, benefits the Commission in its various academic programmes. The term of the Panels commenced from April, —.1997. An important task, inter alia, assigned to every subject Panel, has been to carry out a review and revision of the syllabus for the NET examination. Some of the panels have already completed this task. | 616 | definition | 1.000 | An important task, inter alia, assigned to every subject Panel, has been to carry out a review and revision of the syllabus for the NET examination. | 110 | page=110,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of University Science Instrumentation Centres (USICs)? | For optimum utilization of so histicated instruments in p teaching and research | A grant of Rs.4.62 lakh was given to the universities during 1997-98 for the work of the Subject Panels. UNIVERSITY SCIENCE INSTRUMENTATION CENTRES (USICS) For optimum utilization of so histicated instruments in p teaching and research, the UGC has introduced the concept of ‘Common Pool’ by establishing USICs. These centres are meant to take care of all aspects of intrumentation for a university, including the maintenance and repair of instruments and the training of human resource at different levels. The U.G.C. provides financial assistance for staff salary, equipment, workshops, contingencies and buildings, all of which are on a 100 per cent basis for a period of five years, after which the state government must take over the responsibility of its funding for posts and recurring expenses. | 156 | definition | 1.000 | UNIVERSITY SCIENCE INSTRUMENTATION CENTRES (USICS) For optimum utilization of so histicated instruments in p teaching and research, the UGC has introduced the concept of ‘Common Pool’ by establishing USICs. | 110 | page=110,ocr=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the purpose of the national level test conducted by the UGC? | to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and research in Humanities (including languages) , Social Sciences, Computer Application and Electronics Sciences | of Rs. 4.36 lakh was released during the year for ongoing awardees. It has been decided to discontinue the scheme and merge it with the new scheme namely the UGC Research awards, beginning in 1998-99 for the Ninth Plan. NATIONAL EDUCATION TESTING FOR RESEARCH AND TEACHING The UGC conducts a national level test for Lectureship eligibility and Junior Research Fellowship to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and research in Humanities (including languages) , Social Sciences, Computer Application and Electronics Sciences. The rest in other science subjects is conducted by the CSIR jointly with the UGC. The tests are conducted twice in a year generally in the month of June and December respectively. For candidates who desire to pursue research, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is available for five the years. | 371 | definition | 1.000 | NATIONAL EDUCATION TESTING FOR RESEARCH AND TEACHING The UGC conducts a national level test for Lectureship eligibility and Junior Research Fellowship to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and research in Humanities (including languages) , Social Sciences, Computer Application and Electronics Sciences. | ||||
| What is the goal of the scheme that has been run by the Commission since 1970-71? | financial assistance is provided to academicians and scholars in the universities and other institutions of higher learning | 41 PREPARATION OF UNIVERSITY LEVEL The Commission has been operating this scheme since under which financial assistance is provided to academicians and scholars in the universities and other institutions of higher learning and writing of high quality books, monographs university and college 1970-71 outstanding { and colleges, research, for the | and other reference material for The books may be written in English, Hindi or in students. any regional language. “During the year 1997-98, the U.G.C. did not grant approval to any fresh proposals as the guidelines were | under review. Grants amounting Rs.1.07 lakh were sanctioned during 1997-98 for the proposals approved of earlier. | 6. | 99 | definition | 1.000 | 41 PREPARATION OF UNIVERSITY LEVEL The Commission has been operating this scheme since under which financial assistance is provided to academicians and scholars in the universities and other institutions of higher learning and writing of high quality books, monographs university and college 1970-71 outstanding { and colleges, research, for the | and other reference material for The books may be written in English, Hindi or in students. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the UGC's scheme of Innovative Programmes? | providing a framework for assistance to a limited number of innovative projects | Keeping this in view, the UGC been implementing the scheme of Innovative Programmes in the university sector since 1993-94. The scheme aims at providing a framework for assistance to a limited number of innovative projects, not covered by other UGC schemes, within the available resources of the UGC. A university or a scholar can propose the UGC any programme for assistance under this scheme provided that the programme is innovative and will positively influence the quality of teaching/research in the university the nature of the proposal is such that it be considered under any of the other UGC schemes. The proposals are examined by an expert committee. Assistance under this scheme can only be for a _ limited period of time and, therefore, only those proposals which can be completed within a few years, certainly within the | 143 | definition | 1.000 | The scheme aims at providing a framework for assistance to a limited number of innovative projects, not covered by other UGC schemes, within the available resources of the UGC. | 138 | page=138,ocr=1 | 0.700 |
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