256 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH, published by ugc.gov.in. The source is a 39-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include student induction programme, deeksharambh, university grants commission, higher education institutions, physical activity, mentoring, literary activity, extra-curricular activities. 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: 116 factual, 36 list, 30 summary, 27 table, 25 definition, 19 relationship, 3 comparison. 113 of the 256 pairs (44.1%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 143 are factual or table-based questions. 96.88% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 256 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH publication by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It covers topics such as student induction programs, mentoring, universal human values, and higher education practices. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original material. Questions span various types, including factual, definition, and summary formats, with explanatory questions making up 44.1% of the dataset. The dataset provides insights into the structure and objectives of induction programs for higher education institutions in India.
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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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| How is a peer defined in the context of peer pressure? | someone in your own age group | D.1. Latest Model Gadgets In Scenerio 2, if the issue is of latest model having attractive outward look, what would your feeling be? A Note of Caution to Mentors: After attending so many HV classes, it is likely that the students (feeling the pulse of the subject) would smartly respond to the above questions in idealist / right way to show that they are above these petty issues. In that case, you may provoke them to think whether they would do it in a Real Situation. You may bring it closer to their Life Situation. Would they wear it in their Class Tomorrow? D. Clarifying the Meaning of Peer Pressure D.2. Peer Pressure - Some Basics Peer: A ‘peer’ is someone in your own age group. Peer group: Persons of equal rank / quality/ worth. Pressure: Pressure is the Feeling that you are being pushed towards making a certain choice - good or bad. D.2. | 659 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | Peer Pressure - Some Basics Peer: A ‘peer’ is someone in your own age group. | 27 | page=27,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'Sadhan sampanna sukhi samriddha (SSSS)' signify? | with resources, happy and prosperous | • Sadhan sampanna sukhi samriddha (SSSS) (i.e. with resources, happy and prosperous) This will happen only when we understand (possess knowledge) what are my needs, that the needs of self and body are different, and they both need to be fulfilled separately. If one mixes the two needs, neither can be fulfilled. E. Advanced Topic Prosperity also extends towards future. Not only now, I have more than my needs, but in future also I shall have more than my needs. This comes out of two key understandings: 1. Nature has more resources than needed by me and all the people. (India produces 2.6 times the food needed by all its people. But then, why are so many people hungry? Wrong social systems produce shortages for some, riches for others. There are also people who have no money to buy. | 47 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | • Sadhan sampanna sukhi samriddha (SSSS) (i.e. with resources, happy and prosperous) This will happen only when we understand (possess knowledge) what are my needs, that the needs of self and body are different, and they both need to be fulfilled separately. | 30 | |||
| What does 'Sadhan viheen dukhi daridra (SVDD)' mean? | without resources, unhappy and deprived | needs of the self remain unfulfilled. There are two type of people, predominantly: What is needed is to go to the state of: • Sadhan viheen dukhi daridra (SVDD) (i.e. without resources, unhappy and deprived) • Sadhan sampanna dukhi daridra (SSDD) (i.e. with resources, unhappy and deprived) • Our education system at best takes students from SVDD to SSDD state. • Check this point: What did your parents say, you will get after IIT education? | 167 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | There are two type of people, predominantly: What is needed is to go to the state of: • Sadhan viheen dukhi daridra (SVDD) (i.e. without resources, unhappy and deprived) • Sadhan sampanna dukhi daridra (SSDD) (i.e. | 29 | page=29,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does pressure mean in the context of peer pressure? | the Feeling that you are being pushed towards making a certain choice - good or bad | D.1. Latest Model Gadgets In Scenerio 2, if the issue is of latest model having attractive outward look, what would your feeling be? A Note of Caution to Mentors: After attending so many HV classes, it is likely that the students (feeling the pulse of the subject) would smartly respond to the above questions in idealist / right way to show that they are above these petty issues. In that case, you may provoke them to think whether they would do it in a Real Situation. You may bring it closer to their Life Situation. Would they wear it in their Class Tomorrow? D. Clarifying the Meaning of Peer Pressure D.2. Peer Pressure - Some Basics Peer: A ‘peer’ is someone in your own age group. Peer group: Persons of equal rank / quality/ worth. Pressure: Pressure is the Feeling that you are being pushed towards making a certain choice - good or bad. D.2. | 764 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | Pressure: Pressure is the Feeling that you are being pushed towards making a certain choice - good or bad. | 27 | page=27,block=1 | ||
| What does the acronym CARE stand for in the context of academic and research ethics? | Consortium for Academic & Research Ethics (CARE) | University-Industry linkages to be promoted to improve employability. 6. Evaluation Reforms-test the concept, and application 7. Student Career Progression and Alumni Network. 8. Faculty Induction Programme (FIP), Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) and Leadership Training for Educational Administrators (LEAP). 9. Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE) and Consortium for Academic & Research Ethics (CARE). 10. | 410 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE) and Consortium for Academic & Research Ethics (CARE). | 38 | page=38,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'induction' refer to in the context of new students? | the whole process whereby the incumbents adjust to or acclimatize to their new roles and environment | Transition from school to university/college life is one of the most challenging events in a student’s life. When new students enter an institution, they come with diverse thoughts, backgrounds and preparations. They come into a new unfamiliar environment, and most of them have little knowledge of a university/ college. An important task, therefore, is to welcome new students to Higher Education and prepare them for their new role. Currently, precious little is done by most institutions, except for an orientation Programme lasting a couple of days. Student Induction is designed to help in the whole process. it should be taken seriously, and as something more than the mere orientation programme. The term induction is generally used to describe the whole process whereby the incumbents adjust to or acclimatize to their new roles and environment. | 753 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | The term induction is generally used to describe the whole process whereby the incumbents adjust to or acclimatize to their new roles and environment. | 8 | |||
| What happens when a relationship is based solely on the exchange of goods? | it is not a relationship, but a transaction or sauda. | The important point is, expectations in relationships are due to feelings. We usually assume that expectations are for goods. expectation in parent-children relationship is the feelings of mamta (feeling of caring), vatsalya (feeling of guidance). Outcome of this would be providing food etc. not vice versa. If there is only transaction of goods, it is not a relationship, but a transaction or sauda. Fulfilment of expectation of feeling leads to justice (nyaya). Justice (Nyaya) consists of four elements: 1. Recognition/identification of values (mulya ki pehchan) in one-to-one relationship, 2. Effort made for fulfilment of expectation in relationship (mulya kaa nirvah), 3. Right evaluation of the effort for fulfilment of values and its success etc. and 4. In case of success, feeling of Mutual Happiness (Ubhay-tripti). | 348 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | If there is only transaction of goods, it is not a relationship, but a transaction or sauda. Fulfilment of expectation of feeling leads to justice (nyaya). | 31 | page=31,block=1 | ||
| What is a transaction defined as in the context of relationships? | where two people work together or exchange something according to some agreed terms. | Court can proclaim only judgement (faisla), cannot ensure ubhay-tripti. Nyaya would be there if all parties recognize their role in fulfilling expectations. F. Transaction and Relationship A transaction is where two people work together or exchange something according to some agreed terms. Many functions in a society are accomplished by means of transactions. In a relationship, expectations are related to feelings. The difference between a relationship and a transaction is that in a relationship, the feelings are primary. F.3. An Example - Restaurant Operating through Gifts Consider the following example. A family went to a restaurant, and had a meal. After it was over, they asked for the bill. The bill surprised them. It listed the expenses for the meal, but at the end, it said you do not have to pay anything because your bill has been paid! | 206 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | Transaction and Relationship A transaction is where two people work together or exchange something according to some agreed terms. Many functions in a society are accomplished by means of transactions. | ||||
| What is the definition of a peer group? | Persons of equal rank / quality/ worth | D.1. Latest Model Gadgets In Scenerio 2, if the issue is of latest model having attractive outward look, what would your feeling be? A Note of Caution to Mentors: After attending so many HV classes, it is likely that the students (feeling the pulse of the subject) would smartly respond to the above questions in idealist / right way to show that they are above these petty issues. In that case, you may provoke them to think whether they would do it in a Real Situation. You may bring it closer to their Life Situation. Would they wear it in their Class Tomorrow? D. Clarifying the Meaning of Peer Pressure D.2. Peer Pressure - Some Basics Peer: A ‘peer’ is someone in your own age group. Peer group: Persons of equal rank / quality/ worth. Pressure: Pressure is the Feeling that you are being pushed towards making a certain choice - good or bad. D.2. | 702 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | Peer group: Persons of equal rank / quality/ worth. | 27 | page=27,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the definition of trust in relationships? | The assurance within myself that the other human being wants to make me happy and prosperous continuously and unconditionally | 6. Gratitude (Kritagyata) 7. Reverence (Shraddha) 8. Glory (Gaurav) 9. Love (Prema) G Mulya in Relationship: Trust (Vishwas) G. Definition Everybody wants to be Happy and Prosperous. The assurance within myself that the other human being wants to make me happy and prosperous continuously and unconditionally is known as Trust. G.1. Exploring into Trust Verify the following four statements by asking yourself whether you agree: Proposition regarding want or chaahat Likely answers of students (write actual answers on the board) 1. I WANT to make myself always happy. # Yes 2. I WANT to make the other person always happy. # Yes 3. The other WANTS to make himself/ herself always happy. # Yes 4. The other WANTS to make myself always happy. # ? Now verify the following four statements on the basis of your competence: Proposition regarding competence or yogyata. # Likely answers: 1. | 183 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/DEEKSHARAMBH-ENGLISH.pdf | Definition Everybody wants to be Happy and Prosperous. The assurance within myself that the other human being wants to make me happy and prosperous continuously and unconditionally is known as Trust. |
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