429 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. 219 of the 429 pairs (51.0%) are explanatory questions and 210 restate a figure. 97.44% 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 a significant challenge for the development of the higher education system? | a real problem for the development of higher education system | For mutual benefit, a multi-lateral programme may be offered among universities of this region. Resource constraint is a real problem for the development of higher education system. Higher education is going to be crucial for the development of countries in this region. | 119 | definition | 1.000 | Resource constraint is a real problem for the development of higher education system. | 21 | page=21,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the significance of the Isampur site? | one of the very few examples of a Palaeolithic workshop where locally available limestone was used for tool-making | ‘These exposed 20cm thick Acheulian level below black/brown silt. The Isampur site is one of the very few examples of a Palaeolithic workshop where locally available limestone was used for tool-making. Most of these tools were being taken to nearby places for actual use. | 86 | definition | 1.000 | The Isampur site is one of the very few examples of a Palaeolithic workshop where locally available limestone was used for tool-making. | 42 | page=42,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the required educational qualification for the research fellowship in Engineering and Technology? | a Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy with 55 per cent of the marks | HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH 6.1 6.2 6.3 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY The UGC awards 50 research fellowships every year in Engineering and Technology, including Agricultural Engineering to undertake advanced study and for research leading to Ph.D. The minimum qualification is a Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy with 55 per cent of the marks. Neither a BE/B.Tech Degree nor passing the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) is a mandatory condition for getting the fellowship. | 322 | definition | 1.000 | The minimum qualification is a Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy with 55 per cent of the marks. | 80 | page=80,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What happens if there are not enough candidates in a college for the fellowships? | not sufficient candidates in the college, the fellowships will be allocated where candidates are available | If the college does not utilize the fellowship, the UGC may transfer the lapsed period of months/years to the colleges which make a request for additional A total of 15 per cent and 7.5 per cent fellowships are reserved for SC and ST candidates, respectively. If there are not sufficient candidates in the college, the fellowships will be allocated where candidates are available. Eligibility conditions for the fellowships are spelt out below : e The teacher should be permanent/confirmed (or have been appointed on a regular basis in the case of Government Colleges). | 273 | definition | 1.000 | If there are not sufficient candidates in the college, the fellowships will be allocated where candidates are available. | 91 | page=91,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Vasanji recognized as in the field of storytelling? | among the most distinguished story-tellers of the world today | Vassanji's famous collection of short stories, Uhuru Street. Vasanji is among the most distinguished story-tellers of the world today. Oxford University is publishing the proceedings of a Study Week on the "Concept of Minorities". | 72 | definition | 1.000 | Vasanji is among the most distinguished story-tellers of the world today. | 112 | page=112,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the primary function of the University Grants Commission in education? | the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. | INTRODUCTION THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE UGC (he University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1956, It is a national body for .the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. The UGC 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. | 189 | definition | 1.000 | INTRODUCTION THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE UGC (he University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1956, It is a national body for .the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. The UGC serves as a vital link between the Union and State Governments and the institutions of higher learning. | ||||
| What type of entity is the University Grants Commission? | a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament | INTRODUCTION THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE UGC (he University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1956, It is a national body for .the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. The UGC 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. | 92 | definition | 1.000 | INTRODUCTION THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE UGC (he University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1956, It is a national body for .the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. | 9 | |||
| What is the intended function of the health centre funded by development grants? | in the nature of dispensary. | teaching (This only for appointments above the pay scale of Rs. 2200-4000-unrevised). 2) Equipment for laboratories, special office equipment (excluding furniture, fixtures and typewriters) and modern teaching aids, and for the repair of major equipment. 3) Books and Journals. , 4) Buildings-Construction of new buildings and major repairs/renovation of old buildings. The buildings may be academic building, administrative block, staff quarters, hostels, guest house, etc. 5) Campus development-for construction of roads, electricity, water and sewerage lines, plantation and development of land ete. 6) Health Centre-This should be in the nature of dispensary. | 635 | definition | 1.000 | 6) Health Centre-This should be in the nature of dispensary. | 31 | page=31,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What authority does Section 3 of the UGC Act grant to institutions of higher education? | be declared as an institution deemed to be a university. | INSTITUTIONS DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITIES Section 3 of the UGC Act-provides that an institution of higher education, oth than a university, which is doing work of very high standard in a specific area be declared as an institution deemed to be a university. | 198 | definition | 1.000 | INSTITUTIONS DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITIES Section 3 of the UGC Act-provides that an institution of higher education, oth than a university, which is doing work of very high standard in a specific area be declared as an institution deemed to be a university. | 32 | page=32,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Emeritus Fellowship? | to enable them to pursue active research in their respective fields of specialization. | Grants amounting to Rs.283.26 lakhs were paid under the pre- revised and revised schemes during 1998-99, EMERITUS F ELLOWSHIP The Emeritus Fellowship is awarded to highly qualified and experienced superannuated teachers in the Universities and Colleges/Institutions approved under Section 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act and Who have been actively engaged in research and teaching improvement programmes of the UGC in the preceding years, to enable them to pursue active research in their respective fields of specialization. Under the revised guidelines for Ninth Plan, the fellowship is for two years or till the awardee attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. Besides the usual superannuated benefits, the awardee js provided fellowship amount of Rs.10,000/- p.m. and a non-lapsable contingent grant of Rs.20,000/- p.a. | 437 | definition | 1.000 | Grants amounting to Rs.283.26 lakhs were paid under the pre- revised and revised schemes during 1998-99, EMERITUS F ELLOWSHIP The Emeritus Fellowship is awarded to highly qualified and experienced superannuated teachers in the Universities and Colleges/Institutions approved under Section 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act and Who have been actively engaged in research and teaching improvement programmes of the UGC in the preceding years, to enable them to pursue active research in their respective fields of specialization. Under the revised guidelines for Ninth Plan, the fellowship is for two |
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