---
license: mit
language:
- km
task_categories:
- question-answering
- text-generation
tags:
- khmer
- instruction-tuning
- qna
pretty_name: Khmer QnA Instruction-Tuning Dataset
---

# Khmer QnA Instruction-Tuning Dataset

This dataset is a collection of question-and-answer pairs in the Khmer language, curated for instruction fine-tuning of language models. It is organized into four main categories:

- **General** — everyday knowledge, common facts, and miscellaneous topics
- **Law** — questions and answers related to Cambodian law and legal concepts
- **Biology** — general biology-related questions and scientific concepts
- **Geography** — questions about geographic knowledge, locations, and related facts

## Data Source

The data was collected from [khsearch.com](https://www.khsearch.com), a Khmer-language search and reference platform, in accordance with the site's `robots.txt` permissions.

## Data Format

Each entry is a Q&A pair suitable for instruct-style fine-tuning, structured with a category label, a `question` field, and an `answer` field, in CSV format.

## Intended Use

This dataset is intended for fine-tuning or evaluating language models on Khmer-language question answering and instruction following, particularly for improving performance on Khmer-specific knowledge domains such as law, biology, geography, and general topics.

## Language

Khmer (km)

## Limitations

- The dataset was scraped from a single web source, so it may reflect that source's biases, coverage gaps, or factual inaccuracies.
- Answers have not been independently fact-checked or verified against authoritative legal or scientific sources.
- Coverage across the four categories may be uneven.

## License

MIT