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Hunting
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On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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What do 98% of all the funds generated by the stamp sales go to?
|
What do 98% of all the funds generated by the stamp sales go to?
|
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"What do 98% of all the funds generated by the stamp sales go to?"
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"text": [
"the purchase or lease of wetland habitat"
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Hunting
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On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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How much of the nation's endangered species is it estimated benefits from the protection afford by the Duck Stamp funds?
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How much of the nation's endangered species is it estimated benefits from the protection afford by the Duck Stamp funds?
|
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"How much of the nation's endangered species is it estimated benefits from the protection afford by the Duck Stamp funds?"
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"text": [
"one third"
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607
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gem-squad_v2-train-107302
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5736328f6c16ec1900b929a1
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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What act was signed in 1934?
|
What act was signed in 1934?
|
[
"What act was signed in 1934?"
] |
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"text": [
"Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act"
],
"answer_start": [
61
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107303
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5736328f6c16ec1900b929a2
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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What President signed this act?
|
What President signed this act?
|
[
"What President signed this act?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Franklin D. Roosevelt"
],
"answer_start": [
28
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107304
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5736328f6c16ec1900b929a3
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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What is the requirement of the act?
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What is the requirement of the act?
|
[
"What is the requirement of the act?"
] |
{
"text": [
"annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen"
],
"answer_start": [
113
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107305
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5736328f6c16ec1900b929a4
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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What do the stamps depict?
|
What do the stamps depict?
|
[
"What do the stamps depict?"
] |
{
"text": [
"wildlife artwork"
],
"answer_start": [
259
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107306
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5736328f6c16ec1900b929a5
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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What percentage of the endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp Funds.
|
What percentage of the endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp Funds.
|
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"What percentage of the endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp Funds."
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"text": [
"one third"
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607
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107307
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5acea3a632bba1001ae4ae71
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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In what year was the US Postal Service created?
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In what year was the US Postal Service created?
|
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"In what year was the US Postal Service created?"
] |
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"text": [],
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gem-squad_v2-train-107308
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5acea3a632bba1001ae4ae72
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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What President founded the US Postal Service?
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What President founded the US Postal Service?
|
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"What President founded the US Postal Service?"
] |
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107309
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5acea3a632bba1001ae4ae73
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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On what date was the National Wildlife Refuge System created?
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On what date was the National Wildlife Refuge System created?
|
[
"On what date was the National Wildlife Refuge System created?"
] |
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"text": [],
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gem-squad_v2-train-107310
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5acea3a632bba1001ae4ae74
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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How many of the waterfowl in the US were endangered in 1934?
|
How many of the waterfowl in the US were endangered in 1934?
|
[
"How many of the waterfowl in the US were endangered in 1934?"
] |
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
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gem-squad_v2-train-107311
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5acea3a632bba1001ae4ae75
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Hunting
|
On 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual contest. They play an important role in habitat conservation because ninety-eight percent of all funds generated by their sale go directly toward the purchase or lease of wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.[citation needed] In addition to waterfowl, it is estimated that one third of the nation's endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp funds.[citation needed]
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What is the minimum age needed to take part in the US Postal Service stamp art contest?
|
What is the minimum age needed to take part in the US Postal Service stamp art contest?
|
[
"What is the minimum age needed to take part in the US Postal Service stamp art contest?"
] |
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
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gem-squad_v2-train-107312
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Hunting
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Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
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How much money has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps generated since 1934?
|
How much money has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps generated since 1934?
|
[
"How much money has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps generated since 1934?"
] |
{
"text": [
"$670 million"
],
"answer_start": [
58
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107313
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5735190cacc1501500bac402
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
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How many acres has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps helped to purchase or lease since 1934?
|
How many acres has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps helped to purchase or lease since 1934?
|
[
"How many acres has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps helped to purchase or lease since 1934?"
] |
{
"text": [
"5,200,000 acres"
],
"answer_start": [
104
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107314
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5735190cacc1501500bac403
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
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What do the stamps give the purchaser a license to do?
|
What do the stamps give the purchaser a license to do?
|
[
"What do the stamps give the purchaser a license to do?"
] |
{
"text": [
"hunt migratory birds"
],
"answer_start": [
191
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107315
|
5735190cacc1501500bac404
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
Who accounts for eighty-seven percent of the sale of duck stamps?
|
Who accounts for eighty-seven percent of the sale of duck stamps?
|
[
"Who accounts for eighty-seven percent of the sale of duck stamps?"
] |
{
"text": [
"hunters"
],
"answer_start": [
514
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107316
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5735190cacc1501500bac405
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
Who manages the distribution of the funds obtained by the sale of the stamps?
|
Who manages the distribution of the funds obtained by the sale of the stamps?
|
[
"Who manages the distribution of the funds obtained by the sale of the stamps?"
] |
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"text": [
"Migratory Bird Conservation Commission"
],
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623
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107317
|
57363293012e2f140011a217
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
How much money has been generated due to the Duck Stamp act?
|
How much money has been generated due to the Duck Stamp act?
|
[
"How much money has been generated due to the Duck Stamp act?"
] |
{
"text": [
"$670 million"
],
"answer_start": [
58
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107318
|
57363293012e2f140011a218
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
How much land has the Duck Stamp Act help purchase?
|
How much land has the Duck Stamp Act help purchase?
|
[
"How much land has the Duck Stamp Act help purchase?"
] |
{
"text": [
"5,200,000 acres"
],
"answer_start": [
104
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107319
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57363293012e2f140011a219
|
Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
What do the Duck Stamps serve as?
|
What do the Duck Stamps serve as?
|
[
"What do the Duck Stamps serve as?"
] |
{
"text": [
"license to hunt migratory birds"
],
"answer_start": [
180
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107320
|
57363293012e2f140011a21a
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
What percent of sales are contributed by hunters?
|
What percent of sales are contributed by hunters?
|
[
"What percent of sales are contributed by hunters?"
] |
{
"text": [
"eighty-seven"
],
"answer_start": [
459
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107321
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57363293012e2f140011a21b
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
Who manages distribution of funds?
|
Who manages distribution of funds?
|
[
"Who manages distribution of funds?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC)"
],
"answer_start": [
623
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107322
|
5acea55e32bba1001ae4aec9
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
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In what year was the MBCC created?
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In what year was the MBCC created?
|
[
"In what year was the MBCC created?"
] |
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gem-squad_v2-train-107323
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5acea55e32bba1001ae4aeca
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
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What is needed to enter MBCC areas?
|
What is needed to enter MBCC areas?
|
[
"What is needed to enter MBCC areas?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107324
|
5acea55e32bba1001ae4aecb
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
What does the MBCC buy a significant number of?
|
What does the MBCC buy a significant number of?
|
[
"What does the MBCC buy a significant number of?"
] |
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"text": [],
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}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107325
|
5acea55e32bba1001ae4aecc
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
What percentage of hunters belong to the MBCC?
|
What percentage of hunters belong to the MBCC?
|
[
"What percentage of hunters belong to the MBCC?"
] |
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"text": [],
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gem-squad_v2-train-107326
|
5acea55e32bba1001ae4aecd
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Hunting
|
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors items often purchased for aesthetic reasons outside of the hunting and birding communities. Although non-hunters buy a significant number of Duck Stamps, eighty-seven percent of their sales are contributed by hunters, which is logical, as hunters are required to purchase them. Distribution of funds is managed by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC).
|
What is required to work at the MBCC?
|
What is required to work at the MBCC?
|
[
"What is required to work at the MBCC?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107327
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573519d9879d6814001cab2b
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Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What large species of antelope once made its home in the desert areas of the Middle East?
|
What large species of antelope once made its home in the desert areas of the Middle East?
|
[
"What large species of antelope once made its home in the desert areas of the Middle East?"
] |
{
"text": [
"The Arabian oryx"
],
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0
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107328
|
573519d9879d6814001cab2c
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Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
Why did sport hunters find the Arabian oryx to be a worthwhile quarry to hunt?
|
Why did sport hunters find the Arabian oryx to be a worthwhile quarry to hunt?
|
[
"Why did sport hunters find the Arabian oryx to be a worthwhile quarry to hunt?"
] |
{
"text": [
"the species' striking appearance"
],
"answer_start": [
116
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107329
|
573519d9879d6814001cab2d
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
When did the Arabian oryx become extinct in the wild due to sport hunting?
|
When did the Arabian oryx become extinct in the wild due to sport hunting?
|
[
"When did the Arabian oryx become extinct in the wild due to sport hunting?"
] |
{
"text": [
"1972"
],
"answer_start": [
502
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107330
|
573519d9879d6814001cab2e
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
How did hunters obliterate the advantage bestowed upon the oryx by evolution?
|
How did hunters obliterate the advantage bestowed upon the oryx by evolution?
|
[
"How did hunters obliterate the advantage bestowed upon the oryx by evolution?"
] |
{
"text": [
"use of automobiles and high-powered rifles"
],
"answer_start": [
348
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107331
|
573519d9879d6814001cab2f
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What animal has made a miraculous comeback and been upgraded from "extinct in the wild" to "vulnerable"?
|
What animal has made a miraculous comeback and been upgraded from "extinct in the wild" to "vulnerable"?
|
[
"What animal has made a miraculous comeback and been upgraded from \"extinct in the wild\" to \"vulnerable\"?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Arabian oryx"
],
"answer_start": [
607
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107332
|
5736342b506b47140023658c
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What is a species of large antelope?
|
What is a species of large antelope?
|
[
"What is a species of large antelope?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Arabian oryx"
],
"answer_start": [
4
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107333
|
5736342b506b47140023658d
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What did the large antelope species once inhabit?
|
What did the large antelope species once inhabit?
|
[
"What did the large antelope species once inhabit?"
] |
{
"text": [
"much of the desert areas of the Middle East"
],
"answer_start": [
62
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107334
|
5736342b506b47140023658e
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What destroyed the Arabian oryx only advantage of speed.
|
What destroyed the Arabian oryx only advantage of speed.
|
[
"What destroyed the Arabian oryx only advantage of speed."
] |
{
"text": [
"automobiles and high-powered rifles"
],
"answer_start": [
355
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107335
|
5736342b506b47140023658f
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
When did the Arabian oryx become extinct?
|
When did the Arabian oryx become extinct?
|
[
"When did the Arabian oryx become extinct?"
] |
{
"text": [
"1972"
],
"answer_start": [
502
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107336
|
5736342b506b471400236590
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What contributed to the Arabian oryx rise from extinct to vulnerable?
|
What contributed to the Arabian oryx rise from extinct to vulnerable?
|
[
"What contributed to the Arabian oryx rise from extinct to vulnerable?"
] |
{
"text": [
"conservation efforts"
],
"answer_start": [
712
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107337
|
5aceaad432bba1001ae4af75
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
In what year was oil first drilled for in the Middle East?
|
In what year was oil first drilled for in the Middle East?
|
[
"In what year was oil first drilled for in the Middle East?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107338
|
5aceaad432bba1001ae4af76
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
Why has the scimitar-horned oryx make a comeback?
|
Why has the scimitar-horned oryx make a comeback?
|
[
"Why has the scimitar-horned oryx make a comeback?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107339
|
5aceaad432bba1001ae4af77
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What status has the scimitar-horned oryx been upgraded to?
|
What status has the scimitar-horned oryx been upgraded to?
|
[
"What status has the scimitar-horned oryx been upgraded to?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107340
|
5aceaad432bba1001ae4af78
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What status was the addax upgraded from in 1972?
|
What status was the addax upgraded from in 1972?
|
[
"What status was the addax upgraded from in 1972?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107341
|
5aceaad432bba1001ae4af79
|
Hunting
|
The Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies working in the region.[citation needed] The use of automobiles and high-powered rifles destroyed their only advantage: speed, and they became extinct in the wild exclusively due to sport hunting in 1972. The scimitar-horned oryx followed suit, while the addax became critically endangered. However, the Arabian oryx has now made a comeback and been upgraded from “extinct in the wild” to “vulnerable” due to conservation efforts like captive breeding
|
What feature in land areas of the Middle East first attracted foreign oil executives?
|
What feature in land areas of the Middle East first attracted foreign oil executives?
|
[
"What feature in land areas of the Middle East first attracted foreign oil executives?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107342
|
57351a8aacc1501500bac40b
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What type of creature is the American bison?
|
What type of creature is the American bison?
|
[
"What type of creature is the American bison?"
] |
{
"text": [
"a large bovid"
],
"answer_start": [
22
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107343
|
57351a8aacc1501500bac40c
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What did the American bison inhabit much of prior to the 1800s?
|
What did the American bison inhabit much of prior to the 1800s?
|
[
"What did the American bison inhabit much of prior to the 1800s?"
] |
{
"text": [
"western North America"
],
"answer_start": [
60
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107344
|
57351a8aacc1501500bac40d
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What did market hunters leave the parts of the bison they didn't need to do?
|
What did market hunters leave the parts of the bison they didn't need to do?
|
[
"What did market hunters leave the parts of the bison they didn't need to do?"
] |
{
"text": [
"rot"
],
"answer_start": [
269
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107345
|
57351a8aacc1501500bac40e
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What was the population of bison herds around prior to being eliminated by thousands of market hunters?
|
What was the population of bison herds around prior to being eliminated by thousands of market hunters?
|
[
"What was the population of bison herds around prior to being eliminated by thousands of market hunters?"
] |
{
"text": [
"several million"
],
"answer_start": [
366
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107346
|
57351a8aacc1501500bac40f
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What is the current status of bison?
|
What is the current status of bison?
|
[
"What is the current status of bison?"
] |
{
"text": [
"near-threatened"
],
"answer_start": [
516
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107347
|
5736357e506b471400236596
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What did large herds of bison attract?
|
What did large herds of bison attract?
|
[
"What did large herds of bison attract?"
] |
{
"text": [
"market hunters"
],
"answer_start": [
184
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107348
|
5736357e506b471400236597
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What part of North America did the bison live?
|
What part of North America did the bison live?
|
[
"What part of North America did the bison live?"
] |
{
"text": [
"western"
],
"answer_start": [
60
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107349
|
5736357e506b471400236598
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
Why were the bison killed?
|
Why were the bison killed?
|
[
"Why were the bison killed?"
] |
{
"text": [
"for their hides"
],
"answer_start": [
227
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107350
|
5736357e506b471400236599
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What did hunter do with the rest of the bison?
|
What did hunter do with the rest of the bison?
|
[
"What did hunter do with the rest of the bison?"
] |
{
"text": [
"leaving the rest to rot"
],
"answer_start": [
249
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107351
|
5736357e506b47140023659a
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What do bison still remain?
|
What do bison still remain?
|
[
"What do bison still remain?"
] |
{
"text": [
"near-threatened"
],
"answer_start": [
516
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107352
|
5aceace632bba1001ae4afed
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What area did market hunters come from in the 1880's?
|
What area did market hunters come from in the 1880's?
|
[
"What area did market hunters come from in the 1880's?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107353
|
5aceace632bba1001ae4afee
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
How much did a bison hide cost in the 1800's?
|
How much did a bison hide cost in the 1800's?
|
[
"How much did a bison hide cost in the 1800's?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107354
|
5aceace632bba1001ae4afef
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What was the population of the US in 1880?
|
What was the population of the US in 1880?
|
[
"What was the population of the US in 1880?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107355
|
5aceace632bba1001ae4aff0
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What areas of the US were settled first in 1880?
|
What areas of the US were settled first in 1880?
|
[
"What areas of the US were settled first in 1880?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107356
|
5aceace632bba1001ae4aff1
|
Hunting
|
The American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters quickly eliminated the bison herds, bringing the population from several million in the early 1800s to a few hundred by the 1880s. Conservation efforts have allowed the population to increase, but the bison remains near-threatened.
|
What were buildings prone to when built in a prarie area?
|
What were buildings prone to when built in a prarie area?
|
[
"What were buildings prone to when built in a prarie area?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107357
|
57351b51acc1501500bac415
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
Why has Botswana been forced to ban trophy hunting altogether?
|
Why has Botswana been forced to ban trophy hunting altogether?
|
[
"Why has Botswana been forced to ban trophy hunting altogether?"
] |
{
"text": [
"a precipitous wildlife decline"
],
"answer_start": [
79
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107358
|
57351b51acc1501500bac416
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What plummeting numbers of this species caused a decline in predator numbers?
|
What plummeting numbers of this species caused a decline in predator numbers?
|
[
"What plummeting numbers of this species caused a decline in predator numbers?"
] |
{
"text": [
"antelope"
],
"answer_start": [
126
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107359
|
57351b51acc1501500bac417
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What species saw its numbers rising while elephant numbers remained stable?
|
What species saw its numbers rising while elephant numbers remained stable?
|
[
"What species saw its numbers rising while elephant numbers remained stable?"
] |
{
"text": [
"hippopotamus"
],
"answer_start": [
251
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107360
|
57351b51acc1501500bac418
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What factors other than trophy hunting are responsible for the decline of wildlife in Botswana?
|
What factors other than trophy hunting are responsible for the decline of wildlife in Botswana?
|
[
"What factors other than trophy hunting are responsible for the decline of wildlife in Botswana?"
] |
{
"text": [
"poaching, drought and habitat loss"
],
"answer_start": [
404
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107361
|
57351b51acc1501500bac419
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What other African country has also recently banned trophy hunting?
|
What other African country has also recently banned trophy hunting?
|
[
"What other African country has also recently banned trophy hunting?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Uganda"
],
"answer_start": [
458
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107362
|
573636bf9c79961900ff7e06
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What Botswana was resently forced to do?
|
What Botswana was resently forced to do?
|
[
"What Botswana was resently forced to do?"
] |
{
"text": [
"ban trophy hunting"
],
"answer_start": [
50
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107363
|
573636bf9c79961900ff7e07
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What animal declined across Botswana?
|
What animal declined across Botswana?
|
[
"What animal declined across Botswana?"
] |
{
"text": [
"antelope"
],
"answer_start": [
126
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107364
|
573636bf9c79961900ff7e08
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What animal numbers have increased in Botswana?
|
What animal numbers have increased in Botswana?
|
[
"What animal numbers have increased in Botswana?"
] |
{
"text": [
"hippopotamus"
],
"answer_start": [
251
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107365
|
573636bf9c79961900ff7e09
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What animal numbers remain stable in Botswana?
|
What animal numbers remain stable in Botswana?
|
[
"What animal numbers remain stable in Botswana?"
] |
{
"text": [
"elephant"
],
"answer_start": [
214
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107366
|
573636bf9c79961900ff7e0a
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What else is partly to blame for the declining number of animals in Botswana and Uganda?
|
What else is partly to blame for the declining number of animals in Botswana and Uganda?
|
[
"What else is partly to blame for the declining number of animals in Botswana and Uganda? "
] |
{
"text": [
"poaching"
],
"answer_start": [
404
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107367
|
5aceaf9432bba1001ae4b059
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What happened to antelope in Uganda?
|
What happened to antelope in Uganda?
|
[
"What happened to antelope in Uganda?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107368
|
5aceaf9432bba1001ae4b05a
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What happened in Uganda after antelope numbers fell?
|
What happened in Uganda after antelope numbers fell?
|
[
"What happened in Uganda after antelope numbers fell?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107369
|
5aceaf9432bba1001ae4b05b
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
How was the elephant population in Uganda?
|
How was the elephant population in Uganda?
|
[
"How was the elephant population in Uganda?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107370
|
5aceaf9432bba1001ae4b05c
|
Hunting
|
In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What animal population increased in Uganda?
|
What animal population increased in Uganda?
|
[
"What animal population increased in Uganda?"
] |
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107371
|
5aceaf9432bba1001ae4b05d
|
Hunting
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In contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the government of Botswana, trophy hunting is at least partly to blame for this, but many other factors, such as poaching, drought and habitat loss are also to blame. Uganda recently did the same, arguing that "the share of benefits of sport hunting were lopsided and unlikely to deter poaching or improve [Uganda's] capacity to manage the wildlife reserves."
|
What did Botswana argue sport hunting wouldn't be able to stop?
|
What did Botswana argue sport hunting wouldn't be able to stop?
|
[
"What did Botswana argue sport hunting wouldn't be able to stop?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107372
|
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|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
In how many countries does Shell have operations?
|
In how many countries does Shell have operations?
|
[
"In how many countries does Shell have operations?"
] |
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"over 90"
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}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107373
|
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
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Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
How many barrels of oil equivalent does Shell produce per day?
|
How many barrels of oil equivalent does Shell produce per day?
|
[
"How many barrels of oil equivalent does Shell produce per day?"
] |
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"text": [
"3.1 million"
],
"answer_start": [
342
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107374
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
Shell has how many service stations worldwide?
|
Shell has how many service stations worldwide?
|
[
"Shell has how many service stations worldwide?"
] |
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"text": [
"44,000"
],
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396
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107375
|
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|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
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Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
What is the name of Shell's subsidiary in the United States?
|
What is the name of Shell's subsidiary in the United States?
|
[
"What is the name of Shell's subsidiary in the United States?"
] |
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"text": [
"Shell Oil Company"
],
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431
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107376
|
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|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
Shell has minor renewable energy activities in which two areas?
|
Shell has minor renewable energy activities in which two areas?
|
[
"Shell has minor renewable energy activities in which two areas?"
] |
{
"text": [
"biofuels and wind"
],
"answer_start": [
267
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107377
|
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
How many barrels of gas does Shell produce per day?
|
How many barrels of gas does Shell produce per day?
|
[
"How many barrels of gas does Shell produce per day?"
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107378
|
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
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Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
How many service stations does Shell have in the US?
|
How many service stations does Shell have in the US?
|
[
"How many service stations does Shell have in the US?"
] |
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
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gem-squad_v2-train-107379
|
5a6227aaf8d794001af1be98
|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
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Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
What does Shell sell 3.1 million barrels of per day?
|
What does Shell sell 3.1 million barrels of per day?
|
[
"What does Shell sell 3.1 million barrels of per day?"
] |
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"text": [],
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}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107380
|
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
How many countries does Shell have renewable energy activities in?
|
How many countries does Shell have renewable energy activities in?
|
[
"How many countries does Shell have renewable energy activities in?"
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
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|
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. It has minor renewable energy activities in the form of biofuels and wind. It has operations in over 90 countries, produces around 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and has 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell Oil Company, its subsidiary in the United States, is one of its largest businesses.
|
Which aspect of the oil and gas industry is Shell not active in?
|
Which aspect of the oil and gas industry is Shell not active in?
|
[
"Which aspect of the oil and gas industry is Shell not active in?"
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"text": [],
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In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
|
The Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the merger of which two rival companies?
|
The Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the merger of which two rival companies?
|
[
"The Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the merger of which two rival companies?"
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In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
|
What was the main reason for the creation of the Royal Dutch Shell Group?
|
What was the main reason for the creation of the Royal Dutch Shell Group?
|
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"What was the main reason for the creation of the Royal Dutch Shell Group?"
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"the need to compete globally with Standard Oil"
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In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
|
In what year was the Royal Dutch Shell Group created?
|
In what year was the Royal Dutch Shell Group created?
|
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"In what year was the Royal Dutch Shell Group created?"
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In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
|
In what year was the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company founded?
|
In what year was the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company founded?
|
[
"In what year was the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company founded?"
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"1890"
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|
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|
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In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
|
Why was the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company created?
|
Why was the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company created?
|
[
"Why was the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company created?"
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"to develop an oilfield in Sumatra"
],
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}
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|
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In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
|
What was August Kessler born?
|
What was August Kessler born?
|
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"What was August Kessler born?"
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|
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
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In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
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What was Hugo Loudon's brother?
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What was Hugo Loudon's brother?
|
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"What was Hugo Loudon's brother?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-107389
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5a622e60f8d794001af1bead
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
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When was the Samuel brothers' father's antique company created?
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When was the Samuel brothers' father's antique company created?
|
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"When was the Samuel brothers' father's antique company created?"
] |
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gem-squad_v2-train-107390
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5a622e60f8d794001af1beae
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
In February 1907, the Royal Dutch Shell Group was created through the amalgamation of two rival companies: the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company Ltd of the United Kingdom. It was a move largely driven by the need to compete globally with Standard Oil. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company was a Dutch company founded in 1890 to develop an oilfield in Sumatra, and initially led by August Kessler, Hugo Loudon, and Henri Deterding. The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (the quotation marks were part of the legal name) was a British company, founded in 1897 by Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, and his brother Samuel Samuel. Their father had owned an antique company in Houndsditch, London, which expanded in 1833 to import and sell sea-shells, after which the company "Shell" took its name.
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What was the name of Marcus Samuel's father's antique company?
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What was the name of Marcus Samuel's father's antique company?
|
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"What was the name of Marcus Samuel's father's antique company?"
] |
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"answer_start": []
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gem-squad_v2-train-107391
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57261b3b38643c19005ad005
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
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For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
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What percent of ownership did the merger award the Dutch branch?
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What percent of ownership did the merger award the Dutch branch?
|
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"What percent of ownership did the merger award the Dutch branch?"
] |
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"text": [
"60"
],
"answer_start": [
227
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-107392
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57261b3b38643c19005ad006
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
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For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
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What prevented a full-scale merger of the two companies?
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What prevented a full-scale merger of the two companies?
|
[
"What prevented a full-scale merger of the two companies?"
] |
{
"text": [
"National patriotic sensibilities"
],
"answer_start": [
313
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107393
|
57261b3b38643c19005ad007
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Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
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What was the primary function of the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company?
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What was the primary function of the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company?
|
[
"What was the primary function of the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company?"
] |
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"text": [
"to direct the transport and storage of the products"
],
"answer_start": [
643
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107394
|
57261b3b38643c19005ad008
|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
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The new firm operated as what type of company?
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The new firm operated as what type of company?
|
[
"The new firm operated as what type of company?"
] |
{
"text": [
"a dual-listed company"
],
"answer_start": [
46
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107395
|
57261b3b38643c19005ad009
|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
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What percent of ownership of the new company was awarded to the British?
|
What percent of ownership of the new company was awarded to the British?
|
[
"What percent of ownership of the new company was awarded to the British?"
] |
{
"text": [
"40"
],
"answer_start": [
286
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107396
|
5a62307ef8d794001af1beb4
|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
|
What encouraged a full-scale merger of the two companies?
|
What encouraged a full-scale merger of the two companies?
|
[
"What encouraged a full-scale merger of the two companies?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107397
|
5a62307ef8d794001af1beb5
|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
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What british company was in charge at The Hague?
|
What british company was in charge at The Hague?
|
[
"What british company was in charge at The Hague?"
] |
{
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107398
|
5a62307ef8d794001af1beb6
|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
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What city were both branches of the new firm located in?
|
What city were both branches of the new firm located in?
|
[
"What city were both branches of the new firm located in?"
] |
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-107399
|
5a62307ef8d794001af1beb7
|
Royal_Dutch_Shell
|
For various reasons, the new firm operated as a dual-listed company, whereby the merging companies maintained their legal existence, but operated as a single-unit partnership for business purposes. The terms of the merger gave 60 percent ownership of the new group to the Dutch arm and 40 percent to the British. National patriotic sensibilities would not permit a full-scale merger or takeover of either of the two companies. The Dutch company, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Petroleum Maatschappij, was in charge at The Hague of production and manufacture. A British company was formed, called the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, based in London, to direct the transport and storage of the products.
|
What was the name of the Dutch company in charge of transportation and storage?
|
What was the name of the Dutch company in charge of transportation and storage?
|
[
"What was the name of the Dutch company in charge of transportation and storage?"
] |
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
}
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