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Microsoft Word - Guideline EPOCH XII Plan.docx - Question and Answer Dataset

Name: Microsoft Word - Guideline EPOCH XII Plan.docx - Question and Answer Dataset
Creator: ugc.gov.in
Keywords: Education, question-answering, extractive-qa, university-grants-commission, xii-plan-guidelines, buddha, gandhi, nehru, ambedkar, social-justice, non-violence, empowerment

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50 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - Guideline EPOCH XII Plan.docx, published by ugc.gov.in. The source is a 10-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include university grants commission, xii plan guidelines, buddha, gandhi, nehru, ambedkar, social justice, non-violence. 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: 36 factual, 6 summary, 5 list, 2 definition, 1 relationship. 14 of the 50 pairs (28.0%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 36 are factual or table-based questions. 98.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.

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UGC XII Plan Guidelines: Extractive Q&A Dataset

This dataset contains 50 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the UGC's XII Plan Guidelines document. The questions cover topics such as funding criteria, operational features, and philosophical themes related to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. The dataset includes factual, summary, list, definition, and relationship-based questions, with explanatory questions making up 28% of the total. The source material spans 10 pages and focuses on educational schemes and social justice initiatives.

Funding criteria for Buddhist Studies: Requires facility for learning Pali and/or Sanskrit.

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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
What happens when there is no facility for learning Pali or Sanskrit in the Buddhist Studies program?	no such facility, it can be attached to another appropriate department such as History, Philosophy, Sociology and Ancient Indian Culture	The programme of Buddhist Studies is funded wherever there is facility for learning the 'PALI' and/or SANSKRIT LANGUAGE. Where there is no such facility, it can be attached to another appropriate department such as History, Philosophy, Sociology and Ancient Indian Culture. In the examination of the proposal, the prior work of the department in the respective areas will be taken into consideration.	136	definition	1.000	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Where there is no such facility, it can be attached to another appropriate department such as History, Philosophy, Sociology and Ancient Indian Culture.	1	page=1,block=2	0.850	valid
What are Retired Principal Investigators?	not entitled for Project Fellow	The Project Fellow should do work full time in the project and get the fellowship from one source only. The Retired Principal Investigators are not entitled for Project Fellow. They should do work full time research.	144	definition	0.980	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	The Retired Principal Investigators are not entitled for Project Fellow.	4	page=4,block=1	0.850	valid
What steps must a university or college take to establish new studies centres in areas not already covered by its existing centres?	they have to wind up the activities of the existing studies centre/centres or these centres may continue at the expense of the concerned university/college	Operational Features A University / College can submit proposals for establishment of not more than two centres during a Plan period. In case, a university/college is already having two centres and desirous to establish studies centres in any other areas/great thinkers and social leaders other than those already in existence, they have to wind up the activities of the existing studies centre/centres or these centres may continue at the expense of the concerned university/college. The proposals for establishment of studies centres may also be drawn in the name of Social Thinkers other than as mentioned above. in all such cases, the Expert Committee will decide about the National level of the Social Thinkers or otherwise. The decision/recommendation of the Committee will be final and binding. Accepted proposals shall be supported by the UGC for the XII Plan period.	328	relationship	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	In case, a university/college is already having two centres and desirous to establish studies centres in any other areas/great thinkers and social leaders other than those already in existence, they have to wind up the activities of the existing studies centre/centres or these centres may continue at the expense of the concerned university/college.
What activities has the Indian University system been tasked with promoting under the XII Plan Guidelines?	studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society	XII PLAN GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHEME OF EPOCH MAKING SOCIALTHINKERS OF INDIA 1. Objectives India has produced great thinkers and social leaders who, by their revolutionary and path breaking thoughts and actions, have left a lasting impact not only on India, but the world as a whole. They have developed indigenous ideas and have provided cultural and ethical identity to India. There is a great need to acquaint the teachers and students with their thinking and work and to involve them in studies, research and field work based extension service programmes of constructive work. The Indian University system owes to the nation to conduct studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society on moral, ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for a non-violent social order.	638	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	The Indian University system owes to the nation to conduct studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society on moral, ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for a non-violent social order.
What is the goal of spreading knowledge about the philosophies of Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar?	related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics	Lecture series may be organized in the Centre or in any other suitable place and material of these lectures may be placed in the library/university/college website for the use of the teachers, students and other interested persons. f. Conduct research/studies in the thoughts and programmes of the above mentioned thinkers. g. Conduct field work and action programmes on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers. h. Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics. i.	590	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics.
What is the goal of the UGC's scheme for the Epoch Making Social Thinkers of India?	to the university system for pursuing studies related to the thoughts and programmes of these great leaders.	The ideas of these thinkers have an interrelated framework mutually supportive to each other and provide insights into the socio-economic and heartening to note that the performance of these centres in disseminating the ideas of these thinkers, has been satisfactory. In line of the interrelated framework of the ideas of these thinkers the UGC started the scheme of the Epoch Making Social Thinkers of India all sanctioned and encouraged the various centres in the universities / colleges during the XI plan period. 2. Proposals The UGC extends financial assistance under this scheme to the university system for pursuing studies related to the thoughts and programmes of these great leaders.	585	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Proposals The UGC extends financial assistance under this scheme to the university system for pursuing studies related to the thoughts and programmes of these great leaders.	1	page=1,block=2	0.700
What is the purpose of acquainting teachers and students with the work of great Indian thinkers?	to involve them in studies, research and field work based extension service programmes of constructive work.	XII PLAN GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHEME OF EPOCH MAKING SOCIALTHINKERS OF INDIA 1. Objectives India has produced great thinkers and social leaders who, by their revolutionary and path breaking thoughts and actions, have left a lasting impact not only on India, but the world as a whole. They have developed indigenous ideas and have provided cultural and ethical identity to India. There is a great need to acquaint the teachers and students with their thinking and work and to involve them in studies, research and field work based extension service programmes of constructive work. The Indian University system owes to the nation to conduct studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society on moral, ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for a non-violent social order.	470	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	There is a great need to acquaint the teachers and students with their thinking and work and to involve them in studies, research and field work based extension service programmes of constructive work. The Indian University system owes to the nation to conduct studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society on moral, ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for a non-violent social order.
What is the purpose of conducting field work and action programmes based on the thoughts of the mentioned thinkers?	on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers	Lecture series may be organized in the Centre or in any other suitable place and material of these lectures may be placed in the library/university/college website for the use of the teachers, students and other interested persons. f. Conduct research/studies in the thoughts and programmes of the above mentioned thinkers. g. Conduct field work and action programmes on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers. h. Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics. i.	368	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Conduct field work and action programmes on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers.	3	page=3,block=2
What is the purpose of preparing short-duration course modules in universities named after respective thinkers?	for the orientation of students, teachers and non-teaching staff	Prepare modules of courses for short duration in the universities, established in the name of the respective thinkers, for the orientation of students, teachers and non-teaching staff. Keeping in view that there is a need to re-orientate the above scheme, the literature being produced at the Centres need to be integrated with the teaching.	119	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Prepare modules of courses for short duration in the universities, established in the name of the respective thinkers, for the orientation of students, teachers and non-teaching staff.	3	page=3,block=2	0.700	valid
What are the key themes associated with the philosophies of Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar?	social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics	Lecture series may be organized in the Centre or in any other suitable place and material of these lectures may be placed in the library/university/college website for the use of the teachers, students and other interested persons. f. Conduct research/studies in the thoughts and programmes of the above mentioned thinkers. g. Conduct field work and action programmes on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers. h. Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics. i.	601	list	0.820	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics.

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Sample rows from Microsoft Word - Guideline EPOCH XII Plan.docx - Question and Answer Dataset
question	answer	context	answer_start	question_type	knowledge_quality_score	source_document	source_quote	source_page	source_location	confidence	validation_status
What happens when there is no facility for learning Pali or Sanskrit in the Buddhist Studies program?	no such facility, it can be attached to another appropriate department such as History, Philosophy, Sociology and Ancient Indian Culture	The programme of Buddhist Studies is funded wherever there is facility for learning the 'PALI' and/or SANSKRIT LANGUAGE. Where there is no such facility, it can be attached to another appropriate department such as History, Philosophy, Sociology and Ancient Indian Culture. In the examination of the proposal, the prior work of the department in the respective areas will be taken into consideration.	136	definition	1.000	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Where there is no such facility, it can be attached to another appropriate department such as History, Philosophy, Sociology and Ancient Indian Culture.	1	page=1,block=2	0.850	valid
What are Retired Principal Investigators?	not entitled for Project Fellow	The Project Fellow should do work full time in the project and get the fellowship from one source only. The Retired Principal Investigators are not entitled for Project Fellow. They should do work full time research.	144	definition	0.980	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	The Retired Principal Investigators are not entitled for Project Fellow.	4	page=4,block=1	0.850	valid
What steps must a university or college take to establish new studies centres in areas not already covered by its existing centres?	they have to wind up the activities of the existing studies centre/centres or these centres may continue at the expense of the concerned university/college	Operational Features A University / College can submit proposals for establishment of not more than two centres during a Plan period. In case, a university/college is already having two centres and desirous to establish studies centres in any other areas/great thinkers and social leaders other than those already in existence, they have to wind up the activities of the existing studies centre/centres or these centres may continue at the expense of the concerned university/college. The proposals for establishment of studies centres may also be drawn in the name of Social Thinkers other than as mentioned above. in all such cases, the Expert Committee will decide about the National level of the Social Thinkers or otherwise. The decision/recommendation of the Committee will be final and binding. Accepted proposals shall be supported by the UGC for the XII Plan period.	328	relationship	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	In case, a university/college is already having two centres and desirous to establish studies centres in any other areas/great thinkers and social leaders other than those already in existence, they have to wind up the activities of the existing studies centre/centres or these centres may continue at the expense of the concerned university/college.
What activities has the Indian University system been tasked with promoting under the XII Plan Guidelines?	studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society	XII PLAN GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHEME OF EPOCH MAKING SOCIALTHINKERS OF INDIA 1. Objectives India has produced great thinkers and social leaders who, by their revolutionary and path breaking thoughts and actions, have left a lasting impact not only on India, but the world as a whole. They have developed indigenous ideas and have provided cultural and ethical identity to India. There is a great need to acquaint the teachers and students with their thinking and work and to involve them in studies, research and field work based extension service programmes of constructive work. The Indian University system owes to the nation to conduct studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society on moral, ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for a non-violent social order.	638	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	The Indian University system owes to the nation to conduct studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society on moral, ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for a non-violent social order.
What is the goal of spreading knowledge about the philosophies of Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar?	related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics	Lecture series may be organized in the Centre or in any other suitable place and material of these lectures may be placed in the library/university/college website for the use of the teachers, students and other interested persons. f. Conduct research/studies in the thoughts and programmes of the above mentioned thinkers. g. Conduct field work and action programmes on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers. h. Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics. i.	590	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics.
What is the goal of the UGC's scheme for the Epoch Making Social Thinkers of India?	to the university system for pursuing studies related to the thoughts and programmes of these great leaders.	The ideas of these thinkers have an interrelated framework mutually supportive to each other and provide insights into the socio-economic and heartening to note that the performance of these centres in disseminating the ideas of these thinkers, has been satisfactory. In line of the interrelated framework of the ideas of these thinkers the UGC started the scheme of the Epoch Making Social Thinkers of India all sanctioned and encouraged the various centres in the universities / colleges during the XI plan period. 2. Proposals The UGC extends financial assistance under this scheme to the university system for pursuing studies related to the thoughts and programmes of these great leaders.	585	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Proposals The UGC extends financial assistance under this scheme to the university system for pursuing studies related to the thoughts and programmes of these great leaders.	1	page=1,block=2	0.700
What is the purpose of acquainting teachers and students with the work of great Indian thinkers?	to involve them in studies, research and field work based extension service programmes of constructive work.	XII PLAN GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHEME OF EPOCH MAKING SOCIALTHINKERS OF INDIA 1. Objectives India has produced great thinkers and social leaders who, by their revolutionary and path breaking thoughts and actions, have left a lasting impact not only on India, but the world as a whole. They have developed indigenous ideas and have provided cultural and ethical identity to India. There is a great need to acquaint the teachers and students with their thinking and work and to involve them in studies, research and field work based extension service programmes of constructive work. The Indian University system owes to the nation to conduct studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society on moral, ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for a non-violent social order.	470	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	There is a great need to acquaint the teachers and students with their thinking and work and to involve them in studies, research and field work based extension service programmes of constructive work. The Indian University system owes to the nation to conduct studies, research and extension programmes, which are pertinent and apply their ideas in the reconstruction of society on moral, ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for a non-violent social order.
What is the purpose of conducting field work and action programmes based on the thoughts of the mentioned thinkers?	on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers	Lecture series may be organized in the Centre or in any other suitable place and material of these lectures may be placed in the library/university/college website for the use of the teachers, students and other interested persons. f. Conduct research/studies in the thoughts and programmes of the above mentioned thinkers. g. Conduct field work and action programmes on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers. h. Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics. i.	368	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Conduct field work and action programmes on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers.	3	page=3,block=2
What is the purpose of preparing short-duration course modules in universities named after respective thinkers?	for the orientation of students, teachers and non-teaching staff	Prepare modules of courses for short duration in the universities, established in the name of the respective thinkers, for the orientation of students, teachers and non-teaching staff. Keeping in view that there is a need to re-orientate the above scheme, the literature being produced at the Centres need to be integrated with the teaching.	119	summary	0.970	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Prepare modules of courses for short duration in the universities, established in the name of the respective thinkers, for the orientation of students, teachers and non-teaching staff.	3	page=3,block=2	0.700	valid
What are the key themes associated with the philosophies of Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar?	social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics	Lecture series may be organized in the Centre or in any other suitable place and material of these lectures may be placed in the library/university/college website for the use of the teachers, students and other interested persons. f. Conduct research/studies in the thoughts and programmes of the above mentioned thinkers. g. Conduct field work and action programmes on the basis of constructive programme related to the thoughts of the respective thinkers. h. Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics. i.	601	list	0.820	https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0594822_Guideline-EPOCH-XII-Plan.pdf	Understand and disseminate the concepts relating to Buddha, Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar and the philosophies enunciated by them, related to social justice and equity, conflict resolution, non-violence and non-violent protest-movement, empowerment of women, rural development and related topics.

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