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the fire service , known as the barun yantra karyalaya , opened its first station in kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle . an iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire . as a precautionary measure , firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident prone areas . in 1944 , the fire... | how many fire trucks did west germany donate to kathmandu ? | seven | 149 | 11 | 1 |
the fire service , known as the barun yantra karyalaya , opened its first station in kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle . an iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire . as a precautionary measure , firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident prone areas . in 1944 , the fire... | what is the mission of fan ? | raising public awareness about fire and improving safety | 149 | 7 | 8 |
over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities , resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices . in one decade , the population increased from 427 , 045 in 1991 to 671 , 805 in 2001 . the population was projected to reach 915 , 071 in 2011 and 1 , 319 , 597 by 2021 . to kee... | what was the population of kathmandu in 1991 ? | 427 , 045 | 137 | 9 | 3 |
over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities , resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices . in one decade , the population increased from 427 , 045 in 1991 to 671 , 805 in 2001 . the population was projected to reach 915 , 071 in 2011 and 1 , 319 , 597 by 2021 . to kee... | about how many people are likely to live in kathmandu in 2021 ? | 1 , 319 , 597 | 137 | 13 | 5 |
over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities , resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices . in one decade , the population increased from 427 , 045 in 1991 to 671 , 805 in 2001 . the population was projected to reach 915 , 071 in 2011 and 1 , 319 , 597 by 2021 . to kee... | how dense was the population of kathmandu in 1991 ? | 85 | 137 | 10 | 1 |
over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities , resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices . in one decade , the population increased from 427 , 045 in 1991 to 671 , 805 in 2001 . the population was projected to reach 915 , 071 in 2011 and 1 , 319 , 597 by 2021 . to kee... | how many acres of land did the kmc control in 2001 ? | 20 , 300 | 137 | 12 | 3 |
the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come... | what percentage of kathmandu residents are chettris ? | 18 . 5 | 111 | 8 | 3 |
the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come... | what is the third largest ethnic group in kathmandu ? | khas brahmins | 111 | 10 | 2 |
the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come... | what are kathmandu ' s primary religions ? | hinduism and buddhism | 111 | 8 | 3 |
the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come... | what kathmandu industry is particularly known for its english speakers ? | service | 111 | 11 | 1 |
the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come... | along with nepali , what is kathmandu ' s main language ? | nepal bhasa | 111 | 12 | 2 |
the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice... | what religion does changunarayan belong to ? | hindu | 170 | 7 | 1 |
the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice... | what buddhist monuments are present at boudhanath ? | stupas | 170 | 8 | 1 |
the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice... | how many acres are the kathmandu valley monument zones ? | 466 . 9 | 170 | 10 | 3 |
the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice... | in hectares , how large is the kathmandu valley monument buffer zone ? | 239 . 34 | 170 | 13 | 3 |
the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice... | when did the kathmandu valley monuments receive whs status ? | 2006 | 170 | 10 | 1 |
the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t... | where is a durban square located that is not preserved ? | kirtipur | 114 | 11 | 1 |
the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t... | what is the oldest dynasty to be represented with buildings in kathmandu ' s durbar square ? | licchavi | 114 | 17 | 1 |
the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t... | how many temples are present in kathmandu ' s durbar square ? | 50 | 114 | 12 | 1 |
the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t... | when did a notable earthquake occur that damaged kathmandu ' s durbar square ? | april 2015 | 114 | 14 | 2 |
the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t... | how many kingdoms have buildings present in the durbar square of kathmandu ? | four | 114 | 13 | 1 |
kumari ghar is a palace in the center of the kathmandu city , next to the durbar square where a royal kumari selected from several kumaris resides . kumari , or kumari devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in south asian countries . in nep... | what is durga called in nepali ? | taleju | 148 | 7 | 1 |
kumari ghar is a palace in the center of the kathmandu city , next to the durbar square where a royal kumari selected from several kumaris resides . kumari , or kumari devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in south asian countries . in nep... | how long is kumari believed to incarnate taleju ? | until she menstruates | 148 | 9 | 3 |
kumari ghar is a palace in the center of the kathmandu city , next to the durbar square where a royal kumari selected from several kumaris resides . kumari , or kumari devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in south asian countries . in nep... | who was the royal kumari as of late 2008 ? | matina shakya | 148 | 10 | 2 |
kumari ghar is a palace in the center of the kathmandu city , next to the durbar square where a royal kumari selected from several kumaris resides . kumari , or kumari devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in south asian countries . in nep... | what type of government did nepal have after the monarchy ? | maoist | 148 | 11 | 1 |
the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was... | when was the pashupatinath temple built ? | 5th century | 161 | 7 | 2 |
the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was... | what faith does the pashupatinath temple serve ? | hindu | 161 | 8 | 1 |
the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was... | what is another name for pashupati ? | lord shiva | 161 | 7 | 2 |
the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was... | prior to the secularization of nepal , who was the country ' s national god ? | lord pashupatinath | 161 | 16 | 2 |
the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was... | who damaged the pashupatinath temple in the 14th century ? | mughal invaders | 161 | 10 | 2 |
believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m... | what people make up the majority of pashupatinath followers ? | hindus | 107 | 10 | 1 |
believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m... | in what part of india do the pashupatinath priests originate ? | south | 107 | 11 | 1 |
believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m... | what dynasty did yaksha malla belong to ? | malla | 107 | 8 | 1 |
believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m... | who supposedly encouraged the usage of karnataka brahmin priests at pashupatinath temple ? | adi shankaracharya | 107 | 13 | 2 |
believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m... | what is another term for bharatam ? | unified india | 107 | 7 | 2 |
the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ... | to what religion is boudhanath holy ? | buddhist | 103 | 7 | 1 |
the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ... | what do the newars call boudhanath ? | kh sti | 103 | 7 | 2 |
the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ... | what is boudhanath called in nepali ? | bauddha or bodhn th | 103 | 7 | 4 |
the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ... | how far is boudhanath from kathmandu in miles ? | 7 | 103 | 9 | 1 |
the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ... | when did unesco make boudhanath a world heritage site ? | 1979 | 103 | 10 | 1 |
the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp... | who is pictured on the stupa ' s base ? | dhyani buddha amitabha | 141 | 10 | 3 |
the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp... | what is ajima the deity of ? | smallpox | 141 | 7 | 1 |
the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp... | what are gompas ? | monasteries | 141 | 4 | 1 |
the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp... | visitors from what faith routinely visit the stupa ? | tibetan buddhist | 141 | 9 | 2 |
the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp... | what mantra is engraved on the stupa ' s prayer wheels ? | om mani padme hum | 141 | 12 | 4 |
swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey... | in what part of kathmandu is swayambhu located ? | northwestern | 116 | 9 | 1 |
swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey... | what faith does swayambhu belong to ? | buddhist | 116 | 7 | 1 |
swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey... | other than buddhists , who worships at swayambhu ? | hindus | 116 | 9 | 1 |
swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey... | in how many directions does the buddha of swayambhu look ? | four | 116 | 11 | 1 |
swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey... | in swayambhu , what is present in the small area above the tiers ? | gajur | 116 | 14 | 1 |
kathmandu valley is described as " an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures " , which are made of wood , stone , metal , and terracotta , and found in profusion in temples , shrines , stupas , gompas , chaityasm and palaces . the art objects are also seen in street corners , lanes , private courtyards and in op... | kathmandu valley contains art made of metal , terracotta , wood and what other substance ? | stone | 107 | 16 | 1 |
kathmandu valley is described as " an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures " , which are made of wood , stone , metal , and terracotta , and found in profusion in temples , shrines , stupas , gompas , chaityasm and palaces . the art objects are also seen in street corners , lanes , private courtyards and in op... | what is the most typical type of art in the kathmandu valley ? | icons | 107 | 13 | 1 |
kathmandu valley is described as " an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures " , which are made of wood , stone , metal , and terracotta , and found in profusion in temples , shrines , stupas , gompas , chaityasm and palaces . the art objects are also seen in street corners , lanes , private courtyards and in op... | in what year could nepal be said to have been discovered by the outside world ? | 1950 | 107 | 16 | 1 |
the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a... | what types of deities are bhavani and durga ? | mother goddesses | 154 | 9 | 2 |
the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a... | what is sri lakshmi a deity of ? | wealth | 154 | 8 | 1 |
the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a... | by tradition , what notable figure came to nepal 250 years before the birth of christ ? | ashoka | 154 | 17 | 1 |
the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a... | when did the licchavi period end ? | 900 | 154 | 7 | 1 |
the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a... | what is another name for the licchavi period ? | classical | 154 | 9 | 1 |
kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri... | along with the national museum of nepal , what notable nepalese museum is present in kathmandu ? | natural history museum of nepal | 128 | 17 | 5 |
kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri... | from what time period are the oldest artifacts in kathmandu museums ? | 5th century | 128 | 12 | 2 |
kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri... | along with buddhism , what religion has had a significant influence on nepal ? | hinduism | 128 | 14 | 1 |
kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri... | what kathmandu valley area was named a world heritage site by unesco ? | monument zones | 128 | 13 | 2 |
kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri... | how many monument zones are present in the kathmandu valley ? | seven | 128 | 11 | 1 |
the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ... | in what area of kathmandu is the national museum ? | western | 139 | 10 | 1 |
the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ... | what stupa is close to the national museum ? | swayambhunath | 139 | 9 | 1 |
the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ... | who built the building that contains the national museum ? | bhimsen thapa | 139 | 10 | 2 |
the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ... | when was the national museum founded ? | 1928 | 139 | 7 | 1 |
the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ... | what does chhauni silkhana mean ? | the stone house of arms and ammunition | 139 | 6 | 7 |
the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica... | when did tribhuvan die ? | 1955 | 145 | 5 | 1 |
the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica... | what was the birth year of king mahendra ? | 1920 | 145 | 9 | 1 |
the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica... | how many museums are in the hanumandhoka palace ? | three | 145 | 9 | 1 |
the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica... | who was the penultimate king of nepal ? | birendra | 145 | 8 | 1 |
the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica... | during what era was the hanumandhoka palace constructed ? | medieval | 145 | 9 | 1 |
the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu... | what is the taragaon museum dedicated to ? | modern history of the kathmandu valley | 149 | 8 | 6 |
the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu... | who is the designer of the taragaon museum ? | carl pruscha | 149 | 9 | 2 |
the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu... | in what year was the taragaon museum built ? | 1971 | 149 | 9 | 1 |
the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu... | what stupa is located close to the taragaon museum ? | boudhnath | 149 | 10 | 1 |
the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu... | what was the taragaon museum prior to being a museum ? | hostel | 149 | 11 | 1 |
kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro... | contemporary kathmandu art combines traditional influences with what type of art ? | modern | 161 | 12 | 1 |
kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro... | how many types are nepali works of art typically divided into ? | two | 161 | 12 | 1 |
kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro... | what do the tibetans call traditional idealistic paintings ? | thangkas | 161 | 9 | 1 |
kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro... | what uk charity works on behalf of kathmandu art ? | kathmandu contemporary art centre | 161 | 10 | 4 |
kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro... | what do the nepalese call thangkas ? | paubhas | 161 | 7 | 1 |
the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied... | where can one find the srijana contemporary art gallery ? | bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds | 150 | 10 | 3 |
the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied... | the moti azima gallery contains objects that might be found in a nepalese house of what time period ? | medieval | 150 | 19 | 1 |
the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied... | what art gallery is located close to the durbarmarg royal palace ? | j | 150 | 12 | 1 |
the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied... | where can the nepal art council gallery be found ? | babar mahal | 150 | 10 | 2 |
the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied... | in which of nepal ' s art galleries can one take an art class ? | srijana contemporary art gallery | 150 | 15 | 4 |
the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman... | how many volumes are contained in nepal ' s national library ? | 70 , 000 | 171 | 12 | 3 |
the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman... | along with hindi , sanskrit , nepali and english , the national library contains books in what language ? | nepal bhasa | 171 | 19 | 2 |
the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman... | what government department is located in the same building as the kaiser library ? | ministry of education | 171 | 14 | 3 |
the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman... | how many volumes does the kaiser library contain ? | 45 , 000 | 171 | 9 | 3 |
the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman... | who did the kaiser library ' s books previously belong to ? | kaiser shamsher jang bahadur rana | 171 | 12 | 5 |
kathmandu is home to nepali cinema and theaters . the city contains several theaters , including the national dance theatre in kanti path , the ganga theatre , the himalayan theatre and the aarohan theater group founded in 1982 . the m . art theater is based in the city . the gurukul school of theatre organizes the kat... | where can the national dance theatre be found in kathmandu ? | kanti path | 92 | 11 | 2 |
kathmandu is home to nepali cinema and theaters . the city contains several theaters , including the national dance theatre in kanti path , the ganga theatre , the himalayan theatre and the aarohan theater group founded in 1982 . the m . art theater is based in the city . the gurukul school of theatre organizes the kat... | what year saw the beginning of the aarohan theater group ? | 1982 | 92 | 11 | 1 |
kathmandu is home to nepali cinema and theaters . the city contains several theaters , including the national dance theatre in kanti path , the ganga theatre , the himalayan theatre and the aarohan theater group founded in 1982 . the m . art theater is based in the city . the gurukul school of theatre organizes the kat... | what gathering is the work of the gurukul school of theatre ? | kathmandu international theater festival | 92 | 12 | 4 |
kathmandu is home to nepali cinema and theaters . the city contains several theaters , including the national dance theatre in kanti path , the ganga theatre , the himalayan theatre and the aarohan theater group founded in 1982 . the m . art theater is based in the city . the gurukul school of theatre organizes the kat... | who constructed the theater in hanumandhoka durbar square ? | durbar conservation and promotion committee | 92 | 9 | 5 |
most of the cuisines found in kathmandu are non vegetarian . however , the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon , and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city . consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places . buff ( meat of water buffalo ) is very common . there is a strong t... | what meat is very rarely eaten in kathmandu ? | beef | 168 | 9 | 1 |
most of the cuisines found in kathmandu are non vegetarian . however , the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon , and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city . consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places . buff ( meat of water buffalo ) is very common . there is a strong t... | what animal does buff come from ? | water buffalo | 168 | 7 | 2 |
most of the cuisines found in kathmandu are non vegetarian . however , the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon , and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city . consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places . buff ( meat of water buffalo ) is very common . there is a strong t... | what people are particularly known for eating buff ? | newars | 168 | 9 | 1 |
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