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572acb23f75d5e190021fcde | Which state received Kerry's yacht's sales tax? | Massachusetts | [
"John_Kerry\n\nAccording to the Boston Herald, dated July 23, 2010, Kerry commissioned construction on a new $7 million yacht (a Friendship 75) in New Zealand and moored it in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where the Friendship yacht company is based. The article claimed this allowed him to avoid paying Massachusetts ta... |
572a997134ae481900deabad | How many square kilometers is Rajasthan? | 342,239 | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan (/ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/ Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈt̪ʰaːn] ( listen); literally, \"Land of Kings\") is India's largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India's total area). It is located on the western side of the country, where it comprises most of the wid... |
572a997134ae481900deabae | What percentage of India's total area is Rajasthan? | 10.4% | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan (/ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/ Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈt̪ʰaːn] ( listen); literally, \"Land of Kings\") is India's largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India's total area). It is located on the western side of the country, where it comprises most of the wid... |
572a997134ae481900deabaf | What are alternative names the Thar Desert is known by? | the "Rajasthan Desert" and "Great Indian Desert" | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan (/ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/ Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈt̪ʰaːn] ( listen); literally, \"Land of Kings\") is India's largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India's total area). It is located on the western side of the country, where it comprises most of the wid... |
572a997134ae481900deabb0 | What province in Pakistan does Rajasthan border on its north? | Punjab | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan (/ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/ Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈt̪ʰaːn] ( listen); literally, \"Land of Kings\") is India's largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India's total area). It is located on the western side of the country, where it comprises most of the wid... |
572a997134ae481900deabb1 | The Dilwara Temples are a pilgrimage site for whom? | Jain | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan (/ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/ Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈt̪ʰaːn] ( listen); literally, \"Land of Kings\") is India's largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India's total area). It is located on the western side of the country, where it comprises most of the wid... |
572a9a1cbe1ee31400cb809f | When was the first usage of the word Rajasthan? | 1829 | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe first mention of the name \"Rajasthan\" appears in James Tod's 1829 publication Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han or the Central and Western Rajpoot States of India, while the earliest known record of \"Rajputana\" as a name for the region is in George Thomas's 1800 memoir Military Memories. Jo... |
572a9a1cbe1ee31400cb80a0 | In what publication did the name Rajasthan first appear? | Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han or the Central and Western Rajpoot States of India | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe first mention of the name \"Rajasthan\" appears in James Tod's 1829 publication Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han or the Central and Western Rajpoot States of India, while the earliest known record of \"Rajputana\" as a name for the region is in George Thomas's 1800 memoir Military Memories. Jo... |
572a9a1cbe1ee31400cb80a1 | What is another name for the Rajasthan region? | Rajputana | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe first mention of the name \"Rajasthan\" appears in James Tod's 1829 publication Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han or the Central and Western Rajpoot States of India, while the earliest known record of \"Rajputana\" as a name for the region is in George Thomas's 1800 memoir Military Memories. Jo... |
572a9a1cbe1ee31400cb80a2 | In what year did George Thomas write the memoir known as Military Memories? | 1800 | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe first mention of the name \"Rajasthan\" appears in James Tod's 1829 publication Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han or the Central and Western Rajpoot States of India, while the earliest known record of \"Rajputana\" as a name for the region is in George Thomas's 1800 memoir Military Memories. Jo... |
572a9a1cbe1ee31400cb80a3 | Who wrote the book entitled India: A History? | John Keay | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe first mention of the name \"Rajasthan\" appears in James Tod's 1829 publication Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han or the Central and Western Rajpoot States of India, while the earliest known record of \"Rajputana\" as a name for the region is in George Thomas's 1800 memoir Military Memories. Jo... |
572a9b0bbe1ee31400cb80a9 | Some portions of Rajasthan were involved with what ancient civilization? | the Indus Valley Civilization | [
"Rajasthan\n\nParts of what is now Rajasthan were part of the Indus Valley Civilization. Kalibangan, in Hanumangarh district, was a major provincial capital of the Indus Valley Civilization,. It is believed that Western Kshatrapas (405–35 BC) were Saka rulers of the western part of India (Saurashtra and Malwa: mode... |
572a9b0bbe1ee31400cb80aa | In what Indus Valley Civilization district was Kalibangan within? | Hanumangarh district | [
"Rajasthan\n\nParts of what is now Rajasthan were part of the Indus Valley Civilization. Kalibangan, in Hanumangarh district, was a major provincial capital of the Indus Valley Civilization,. It is believed that Western Kshatrapas (405–35 BC) were Saka rulers of the western part of India (Saurashtra and Malwa: mode... |
572a9b0bbe1ee31400cb80ab | What were the Saka Rulers of Western India believed to be called? | Western Kshatrapas | [
"Rajasthan\n\nParts of what is now Rajasthan were part of the Indus Valley Civilization. Kalibangan, in Hanumangarh district, was a major provincial capital of the Indus Valley Civilization,. It is believed that Western Kshatrapas (405–35 BC) were Saka rulers of the western part of India (Saurashtra and Malwa: mode... |
572a9b0bbe1ee31400cb80ac | Over what time period were the Western Kshatrapas in power? | 405–35 BC | [
"Rajasthan\n\nParts of what is now Rajasthan were part of the Indus Valley Civilization. Kalibangan, in Hanumangarh district, was a major provincial capital of the Indus Valley Civilization,. It is believed that Western Kshatrapas (405–35 BC) were Saka rulers of the western part of India (Saurashtra and Malwa: mode... |
572a9b0bbe1ee31400cb80ad | The Kushans ruled what part of the Indian subcontinent? | the northern part | [
"Rajasthan\n\nParts of what is now Rajasthan were part of the Indus Valley Civilization. Kalibangan, in Hanumangarh district, was a major provincial capital of the Indus Valley Civilization,. It is believed that Western Kshatrapas (405–35 BC) were Saka rulers of the western part of India (Saurashtra and Malwa: mode... |
572a9b9e34ae481900deabbf | Members of what tribe were exterminated in Ajmer? | Gurjars | [
"Rajasthan\n\nTraditionally the Rajputs, Jats, Meenas, Gurjars, Bhils, Rajpurohit, Charans, Yadavs, Bishnois, Sermals, PhulMali (Saini) and other tribes made a great contribution in building the state of Rajasthan. All these tribes suffered great difficulties in protecting their culture and the land. Millions of th... |
572a9b9e34ae481900deabc0 | What tribe formerly ruled Kota? | Bhils | [
"Rajasthan\n\nTraditionally the Rajputs, Jats, Meenas, Gurjars, Bhils, Rajpurohit, Charans, Yadavs, Bishnois, Sermals, PhulMali (Saini) and other tribes made a great contribution in building the state of Rajasthan. All these tribes suffered great difficulties in protecting their culture and the land. Millions of th... |
572a9b9e34ae481900deabc1 | What was the name of the group that formerly ruled Bundi? | Meenas | [
"Rajasthan\n\nTraditionally the Rajputs, Jats, Meenas, Gurjars, Bhils, Rajpurohit, Charans, Yadavs, Bishnois, Sermals, PhulMali (Saini) and other tribes made a great contribution in building the state of Rajasthan. All these tribes suffered great difficulties in protecting their culture and the land. Millions of th... |
572a9b9e34ae481900deabc2 | What is another way to refer to the PhulMali? | Saini | [
"Rajasthan\n\nTraditionally the Rajputs, Jats, Meenas, Gurjars, Bhils, Rajpurohit, Charans, Yadavs, Bishnois, Sermals, PhulMali (Saini) and other tribes made a great contribution in building the state of Rajasthan. All these tribes suffered great difficulties in protecting their culture and the land. Millions of th... |
572a9b9e34ae481900deabc3 | The Jats assisted in building what state? | Rajasthan | [
"Rajasthan\n\nTraditionally the Rajputs, Jats, Meenas, Gurjars, Bhils, Rajpurohit, Charans, Yadavs, Bishnois, Sermals, PhulMali (Saini) and other tribes made a great contribution in building the state of Rajasthan. All these tribes suffered great difficulties in protecting their culture and the land. Millions of th... |
572a9c48f75d5e190021fb8c | What empire stopped Arab invasions? | Gurjar Pratihar Empire | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Gurjar Pratihar Empire acted as a barrier for Arab invaders from the 8th to the 11th century. The chief accomplishment of the Gurjara Pratihara empire lies in its successful resistance to foreign invasions from the west, starting in the days of Junaid. Historian R. C. Majumdar says that this was o... |
572a9c48f75d5e190021fb8d | Arab attempted to invade the Gurjar Pratihar Empire beginning in what century? | 8th | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Gurjar Pratihar Empire acted as a barrier for Arab invaders from the 8th to the 11th century. The chief accomplishment of the Gurjara Pratihara empire lies in its successful resistance to foreign invasions from the west, starting in the days of Junaid. Historian R. C. Majumdar says that this was o... |
572a9c48f75d5e190021fb8e | What was the most notable accomplishment of the Gurjara Pratihara Empire? | its successful resistance to foreign invasions | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Gurjar Pratihar Empire acted as a barrier for Arab invaders from the 8th to the 11th century. The chief accomplishment of the Gurjara Pratihara empire lies in its successful resistance to foreign invasions from the west, starting in the days of Junaid. Historian R. C. Majumdar says that this was o... |
572a9c48f75d5e190021fb8f | Which historian claims that even the Arabs acknowledged the importance of the Gurjara Pratihara Empire in stopping invasions? | Historian R. C. Majumdar | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Gurjar Pratihar Empire acted as a barrier for Arab invaders from the 8th to the 11th century. The chief accomplishment of the Gurjara Pratihara empire lies in its successful resistance to foreign invasions from the west, starting in the days of Junaid. Historian R. C. Majumdar says that this was o... |
572a9c48f75d5e190021fb90 | Arab conquest was limited to what region? | Sindh | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Gurjar Pratihar Empire acted as a barrier for Arab invaders from the 8th to the 11th century. The chief accomplishment of the Gurjara Pratihara empire lies in its successful resistance to foreign invasions from the west, starting in the days of Junaid. Historian R. C. Majumdar says that this was o... |
572a9cdf111d821400f38c42 | How many princely states of Rajputana contain? | nineteen | [
"Rajasthan\n\nModern Rajasthan includes most of Rajputana, which comprises the erstwhile nineteen princely states, two chiefships, and the British district of Ajmer-Merwara. Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Mewar (Chittorgarh), Alwar and Dhundhar (Jaipur) were some of the main Rajput princely states. Bharatpur and Dholpu... |
572a9cdf111d821400f38c43 | What is the name of the British district within Rajputana? | Ajmer-Merwara | [
"Rajasthan\n\nModern Rajasthan includes most of Rajputana, which comprises the erstwhile nineteen princely states, two chiefships, and the British district of Ajmer-Merwara. Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Mewar (Chittorgarh), Alwar and Dhundhar (Jaipur) were some of the main Rajput princely states. Bharatpur and Dholpu... |
572a9cdf111d821400f38c44 | Bharatpur is an example of what kind of state? | princely | [
"Rajasthan\n\nModern Rajasthan includes most of Rajputana, which comprises the erstwhile nineteen princely states, two chiefships, and the British district of Ajmer-Merwara. Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Mewar (Chittorgarh), Alwar and Dhundhar (Jaipur) were some of the main Rajput princely states. Bharatpur and Dholpu... |
572a9cdf111d821400f38c45 | Under a Muslim Nawab there was a princely state, what was its name? | Tonk | [
"Rajasthan\n\nModern Rajasthan includes most of Rajputana, which comprises the erstwhile nineteen princely states, two chiefships, and the British district of Ajmer-Merwara. Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Mewar (Chittorgarh), Alwar and Dhundhar (Jaipur) were some of the main Rajput princely states. Bharatpur and Dholpu... |
572a9cdf111d821400f38c46 | What families rose to power in the 6th century? | Rajput families | [
"Rajasthan\n\nModern Rajasthan includes most of Rajputana, which comprises the erstwhile nineteen princely states, two chiefships, and the British district of Ajmer-Merwara. Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Mewar (Chittorgarh), Alwar and Dhundhar (Jaipur) were some of the main Rajput princely states. Bharatpur and Dholpu... |
572a9db034ae481900deabd9 | What group in the Rajasthan region started to have internal disputes? | Mughals | [
"Rajasthan\n\nOver the years, the Mughals began to have internal disputes which greatly distracted them at times. The Mughal Empire continued to weaken, and with the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century, Rajputana came under the suzerainty of the Marathas. The Marathas, who were Hindus from the state of... |
572a9db034ae481900deabda | In what century did the Mughal Empire come into decline? | 18th century | [
"Rajasthan\n\nOver the years, the Mughals began to have internal disputes which greatly distracted them at times. The Mughal Empire continued to weaken, and with the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century, Rajputana came under the suzerainty of the Marathas. The Marathas, who were Hindus from the state of... |
572a9db034ae481900deabdb | The Maratharas gained what over Rajputana? | suzerainty | [
"Rajasthan\n\nOver the years, the Mughals began to have internal disputes which greatly distracted them at times. The Mughal Empire continued to weaken, and with the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century, Rajputana came under the suzerainty of the Marathas. The Marathas, who were Hindus from the state of... |
572a9db034ae481900deabdc | Where were the Marathas from? | the state of what is now Maharashtra | [
"Rajasthan\n\nOver the years, the Mughals began to have internal disputes which greatly distracted them at times. The Mughal Empire continued to weaken, and with the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century, Rajputana came under the suzerainty of the Marathas. The Marathas, who were Hindus from the state of... |
572a9db034ae481900deabdd | In what year did the British Empire replace the Maratha Empire? | 1818 | [
"Rajasthan\n\nOver the years, the Mughals began to have internal disputes which greatly distracted them at times. The Mughal Empire continued to weaken, and with the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century, Rajputana came under the suzerainty of the Marathas. The Marathas, who were Hindus from the state of... |
572a9ea0be1ee31400cb80cb | Which mountain range goes through Rajasthan? | the Aravalli Range | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe geographic features of Rajasthan are the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range, which runs through the state from southwest to northeast, almost from one end to the other, for more than 850 kilometres (530 mi). Mount Abu lies at the southwestern end of the range, separated from the main ranges by the... |
572a9ea0be1ee31400cb80cc | What is the length in miles of the Aravalli Range? | 530 mi | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe geographic features of Rajasthan are the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range, which runs through the state from southwest to northeast, almost from one end to the other, for more than 850 kilometres (530 mi). Mount Abu lies at the southwestern end of the range, separated from the main ranges by the... |
572a9ea0be1ee31400cb80cd | What peak is at the southwestern part of the Aravalli Range? | Mount Abu | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe geographic features of Rajasthan are the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range, which runs through the state from southwest to northeast, almost from one end to the other, for more than 850 kilometres (530 mi). Mount Abu lies at the southwestern end of the range, separated from the main ranges by the... |
572a9ea0be1ee31400cb80ce | Which river separates the main Aravelli ranges? | West Banas River | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe geographic features of Rajasthan are the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range, which runs through the state from southwest to northeast, almost from one end to the other, for more than 850 kilometres (530 mi). Mount Abu lies at the southwestern end of the range, separated from the main ranges by the... |
572a9ea0be1ee31400cb80cf | What portion of Rajasthan is east and south of the Aravalli Range? | two-fifths | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe geographic features of Rajasthan are the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range, which runs through the state from southwest to northeast, almost from one end to the other, for more than 850 kilometres (530 mi). Mount Abu lies at the southwestern end of the range, separated from the main ranges by the... |
572a9fa6f75d5e190021fbbc | Dry and sandy conditions are indicative of which region of Rajasthan? | The northwestern portion | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of this region are covered by the Thar Desert which extends into adjoining portions of Pakistan. The Aravalli Range does not intercept the moisture-giving southwest monsoon winds off the Arabian Sea, as it lies in a direction paral... |
572a9fa6f75d5e190021fbbd | Which desert is in the northwestern part of Rajasthan? | the Thar Desert | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of this region are covered by the Thar Desert which extends into adjoining portions of Pakistan. The Aravalli Range does not intercept the moisture-giving southwest monsoon winds off the Arabian Sea, as it lies in a direction paral... |
572a9fa6f75d5e190021fbbe | What is the most populous city in the Thar Desert? | Jodhpur | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of this region are covered by the Thar Desert which extends into adjoining portions of Pakistan. The Aravalli Range does not intercept the moisture-giving southwest monsoon winds off the Arabian Sea, as it lies in a direction paral... |
572a9fa6f75d5e190021fbbf | What are the names of the major districts of the Thar? | Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Nagour | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of this region are covered by the Thar Desert which extends into adjoining portions of Pakistan. The Aravalli Range does not intercept the moisture-giving southwest monsoon winds off the Arabian Sea, as it lies in a direction paral... |
572a9fa6f75d5e190021fbc0 | Rainfall in the Thar Desert region is less than what amount each year on avarage? | 400 mm | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of this region are covered by the Thar Desert which extends into adjoining portions of Pakistan. The Aravalli Range does not intercept the moisture-giving southwest monsoon winds off the Arabian Sea, as it lies in a direction paral... |
572aa08a111d821400f38c5e | What is a characteristic of the region to the east of the Aravalli range? | more fertile and better watered | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range and the lands to the east and southeast of the range are generally more fertile and better watered. This region is home to the Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, with tropical dry broadleaf forests that include teak, Acacia, and other trees. The hilly Vagad region, home... |
572aa08a111d821400f38c5f | What is the name of the ecoregion to the east and southeast of the Aravalli Range? | the Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range and the lands to the east and southeast of the range are generally more fertile and better watered. This region is home to the Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, with tropical dry broadleaf forests that include teak, Acacia, and other trees. The hilly Vagad region, home... |
572aa08a111d821400f38c60 | What are two examples of trees in the broadleaf forests east of the Aravalli's? | teak, Acacia | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range and the lands to the east and southeast of the range are generally more fertile and better watered. This region is home to the Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, with tropical dry broadleaf forests that include teak, Acacia, and other trees. The hilly Vagad region, home... |
572aa08a111d821400f38c61 | What is the name of the region which is home to Dungarpur? | Vagad region | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range and the lands to the east and southeast of the range are generally more fertile and better watered. This region is home to the Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, with tropical dry broadleaf forests that include teak, Acacia, and other trees. The hilly Vagad region, home... |
572aa08a111d821400f38c62 | What is the most heavily forested region in Rajasthan? | Vagad | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range and the lands to the east and southeast of the range are generally more fertile and better watered. This region is home to the Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, with tropical dry broadleaf forests that include teak, Acacia, and other trees. The hilly Vagad region, home... |
572aa539111d821400f38c72 | How many meters high is Guru Shikhar? | 1,722 | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range runs across the state from the southwest peak Guru Shikhar (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height, to Khetri in the northeast. This range divides the state into 60% in the northwest of the range and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract is sandy and unproductive with little wat... |
572aa539111d821400f38c73 | What percentage of Rajasthan is to the northwest of the Aravalli range? | 60% | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range runs across the state from the southwest peak Guru Shikhar (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height, to Khetri in the northeast. This range divides the state into 60% in the northwest of the range and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract is sandy and unproductive with little wat... |
572aa539111d821400f38c74 | What is the average elevation of the south-eastern region of Rajasthan? | 100 to 350 m above sea level | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range runs across the state from the southwest peak Guru Shikhar (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height, to Khetri in the northeast. This range divides the state into 60% in the northwest of the range and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract is sandy and unproductive with little wat... |
572aa539111d821400f38c75 | A tableland is contained within what to southeastern districts? | Kota and Bundi | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range runs across the state from the southwest peak Guru Shikhar (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height, to Khetri in the northeast. This range divides the state into 60% in the northwest of the range and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract is sandy and unproductive with little wat... |
572aa539111d821400f38c76 | What river runs along the badlands in the northeast of Rajasthan | the Chambal River | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Aravalli Range runs across the state from the southwest peak Guru Shikhar (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height, to Khetri in the northeast. This range divides the state into 60% in the northwest of the range and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract is sandy and unproductive with little wat... |
572aa636111d821400f38c7c | Which region contains Desert National Park? | Jaisalmer | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Desert National Park in Jaisalmer is spread over an area of 3,162 square kilometres (1,221 sq mi), is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. Seashells and massive fossilised tree trunks in this park record the geological history of the desert. The region is... |
572aa636111d821400f38c7d | How many square miles is Desert National Park? | 1,221 sq mi | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Desert National Park in Jaisalmer is spread over an area of 3,162 square kilometres (1,221 sq mi), is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. Seashells and massive fossilised tree trunks in this park record the geological history of the desert. The region is... |
572aa636111d821400f38c7e | What types of large fossils are found in Desert National Park? | massive fossilised tree trunks | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Desert National Park in Jaisalmer is spread over an area of 3,162 square kilometres (1,221 sq mi), is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. Seashells and massive fossilised tree trunks in this park record the geological history of the desert. The region is... |
572aa636111d821400f38c7f | What are the most common types of eagles one might see in the Jaisalmer region? | Short-toed eagles (Circaetus gallicus), tawny eagles (Aquila rapax), spotted eagles (Aquila clanga) | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Desert National Park in Jaisalmer is spread over an area of 3,162 square kilometres (1,221 sq mi), is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. Seashells and massive fossilised tree trunks in this park record the geological history of the desert. The region is... |
572aa636111d821400f38c80 | What is another name for a laggar falcon? | Falco jugger | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Desert National Park in Jaisalmer is spread over an area of 3,162 square kilometres (1,221 sq mi), is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. Seashells and massive fossilised tree trunks in this park record the geological history of the desert. The region is... |
572aa7a6f75d5e190021fbfe | What Rajasthani national park is known for its tigers? | Ranthambore National Park | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRanthambore National Park is known worldwide for its tiger population and is considered by both wilderness lovers and photographers as one of the best place in India to spot tigers. At one point, due to poaching and negligence, tigers became extinct at Sariska, but five tigers have been relocated ther... |
572aa7a6f75d5e190021fbff | How many tigers were relocated to Sariska? | five tigers | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRanthambore National Park is known worldwide for its tiger population and is considered by both wilderness lovers and photographers as one of the best place in India to spot tigers. At one point, due to poaching and negligence, tigers became extinct at Sariska, but five tigers have been relocated ther... |
572aa7a6f75d5e190021fc00 | Ranthamb National Park is known by photographers as what? | one of the best place in India to spot tigers | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRanthambore National Park is known worldwide for its tiger population and is considered by both wilderness lovers and photographers as one of the best place in India to spot tigers. At one point, due to poaching and negligence, tigers became extinct at Sariska, but five tigers have been relocated ther... |
572aa7a6f75d5e190021fc01 | Why did tigers became extinct in Sariska? | poaching and negligence | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRanthambore National Park is known worldwide for its tiger population and is considered by both wilderness lovers and photographers as one of the best place in India to spot tigers. At one point, due to poaching and negligence, tigers became extinct at Sariska, but five tigers have been relocated ther... |
572aa878be1ee31400cb8121 | The Rajasthan economy is largely composed of what type of industries? | agricultural and pastoral | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral. Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are the state's cash crops. Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilse... |
572aa878be1ee31400cb8122 | What are Rajasthans two main cash crops? | Cotton and tobacco | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral. Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are the state's cash crops. Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilse... |
572aa878be1ee31400cb8123 | What type of oil does Rajasthan produce some of the largest amounts of in India? | edible oils | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral. Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are the state's cash crops. Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilse... |
572aa878be1ee31400cb8124 | Rajasthan consumes the most of what product? | opium | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral. Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are the state's cash crops. Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilse... |
572aa878be1ee31400cb8125 | How many crop seasons are there in Rajasthan? | two crop seasons | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral. Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are the state's cash crops. Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilse... |
572aaa0c34ae481900deac05 | What type of fibre is Rajasthan ranked 2nd in production of? | polyester fibre | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe main industries are mineral based, agriculture based, and textile based. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyester fibre in India. The Pali and Bhilwara District produces more cloth than Bhiwandi, Maharashtra and the bhilwara is the largest city in suitings production and export and Pa... |
572aaa0c34ae481900deac06 | What is the largest city for polyster blouse pieces in Rajasthan? | Pali is largest city in cotton and polyster in blouse pieces | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe main industries are mineral based, agriculture based, and textile based. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyester fibre in India. The Pali and Bhilwara District produces more cloth than Bhiwandi, Maharashtra and the bhilwara is the largest city in suitings production and export and Pa... |
572aaa0c34ae481900deac07 | From what town did the marble in the Taj Mahal come? | Makrana | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe main industries are mineral based, agriculture based, and textile based. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyester fibre in India. The Pali and Bhilwara District produces more cloth than Bhiwandi, Maharashtra and the bhilwara is the largest city in suitings production and export and Pa... |
572aaa0c34ae481900deac08 | What type of deposits are found at Sambhar? | rich salt deposits | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe main industries are mineral based, agriculture based, and textile based. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyester fibre in India. The Pali and Bhilwara District produces more cloth than Bhiwandi, Maharashtra and the bhilwara is the largest city in suitings production and export and Pa... |
572aaa0c34ae481900deac09 | What kind of mines are found in Khetri and Jhunjhunu ? | copper mines | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe main industries are mineral based, agriculture based, and textile based. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyester fibre in India. The Pali and Bhilwara District produces more cloth than Bhiwandi, Maharashtra and the bhilwara is the largest city in suitings production and export and Pa... |
572aac99111d821400f38c9e | What are earnings from crude oil in Rajasthan expected to be in 2013? | ₹250 million per day | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,... |
572aac99111d821400f38c9f | How many barrels of crude oil from Barmer is Rajasthan allowed to extract each day? | 300,000 barrels | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,... |
572aac99111d821400f38ca0 | The leader in Indian crude oil production at 250,000 barrels per day is what region? | Bombay High | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,... |
572aac99111d821400f38ca1 | What group is conducting exploration for Rajasthan's crude oil?? | Cairn India | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,... |
572aac99111d821400f38ca2 | How many barrels per day is currently being extracted from the Barmer region? | 175,000 barrels | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,... |
572aad73be1ee31400cb8149 | What type of food was preferred in Rajasthani cooking? | Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effe... |
572aad73be1ee31400cb814a | Along with scarce green vegetables, what had an impact on Rajasthani cooking? | scarcity of water | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effe... |
572aad73be1ee31400cb814b | What type of snack is Rajasthan known for? | Bikaneri Bhujia | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effe... |
572aad73be1ee31400cb814c | What famous dish is also known as hot garlic paste? | lashun ki chutney | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effe... |
572aad73be1ee31400cb814d | Vegetarian restaurants come from which Rajasthani region? | the Marwar region | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effe... |
572aae13be1ee31400cb815d | What type of dance comes from Jodhpur Marwar? | The Ghoomar dance | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly b... |
572aae13be1ee31400cb815e | Kalbeliya dance is from which region? | Jaisalmer | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly b... |
572aae13be1ee31400cb815f | What type of music plays a big part in the culture of Rajasthan? | Folk music | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly b... |
572aae13be1ee31400cb8160 | Heroic deeds are often a theme of what type of Rajasthani song? | Folk songs | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly b... |
572aae13be1ee31400cb8161 | What kind of song is referred to as a bhajan? | religious or devotional | [
"Rajasthan\n\nThe Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly b... |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb816d | Bagaru and Sanganer represent what type of art? | prints | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping refle... |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb816e | Zari is a type of what art that is a major Rajasthani export? | embroidery | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping refle... |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb816f | Females in Rajasthan wear what type of traditional clothing? | ankle-length skirt and a short top | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping refle... |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb8170 | What are the names for a traditional female short-top piece of clothing? | lehenga or a chaniya choli | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping refle... |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb8171 | What colors are dresses in Rajasthan typically made using? | bright colors like blue, yellow and orange | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping refle... |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc2 | What type of possession has been documented in Rajasthan? | Spirit possession | [
"Rajasthan\n\nSpirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors w... |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc3 | What underworld god possess Rajasthanis? | Bhaironji | [
"Rajasthan\n\nSpirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors w... |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc4 | What are possessed individuals known as? | ghorala | [
"Rajasthan\n\nSpirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors w... |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc5 | Ghorala is another word for what? | mount | [
"Rajasthan\n\nSpirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors w... |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc6 | What results from possession by even benign spirits? | loss of self-control and violent emotional outbursts | [
"Rajasthan\n\nSpirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors w... |
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