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5709608ded30961900e84023 | Himachal_Pradesh | The state is well known for its handicrafts. The carpets, leather works, shawls, metalware, woodwork and paintings are worth appreciating. Pashmina shawls are a product that is highly in demand in Himachal and all over the country. Himachali caps are famous art work of the people. Extreme cold winters of Himachal neces... | The majority of all households in Himachal own a what? | {
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"pit-loom"
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"Wool"
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5709608ded30961900e84025 | Himachal_Pradesh | The state is well known for its handicrafts. The carpets, leather works, shawls, metalware, woodwork and paintings are worth appreciating. Pashmina shawls are a product that is highly in demand in Himachal and all over the country. Himachali caps are famous art work of the people. Extreme cold winters of Himachal neces... | What is Kullu famous for? | {
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"shawls with striking patterns and vibrant colours"
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5709608ded30961900e84026 | Himachal_Pradesh | The state is well known for its handicrafts. The carpets, leather works, shawls, metalware, woodwork and paintings are worth appreciating. Pashmina shawls are a product that is highly in demand in Himachal and all over the country. Himachali caps are famous art work of the people. Extreme cold winters of Himachal neces... | What are Kangra and Dharamshala famous for? | {
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"Kangra miniature paintings"
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57096178ed30961900e8402c | Himachal_Pradesh | The history of the area that now constitutes Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished between 2250 and 1750 BCE. Tribes such as the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars, and Kirats inhabited the region from the prehistoric era. During the Vedic period, sever... | What tribes inhibited the area that now constitutes Himachal Pradesh? | {
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"Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars, and Kirats"
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57096178ed30961900e8402d | Himachal_Pradesh | The history of the area that now constitutes Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished between 2250 and 1750 BCE. Tribes such as the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars, and Kirats inhabited the region from the prehistoric era. During the Vedic period, sever... | What time periods did the Indus Valley civilization flourish? | {
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"between 2250 and 1750 BCE"
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57096178ed30961900e8402e | Himachal_Pradesh | The history of the area that now constitutes Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished between 2250 and 1750 BCE. Tribes such as the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars, and Kirats inhabited the region from the prehistoric era. During the Vedic period, sever... | Who conquered Kangara? | {
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"Mahmud Ghaznavi"
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57096178ed30961900e8402f | Himachal_Pradesh | The history of the area that now constitutes Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished between 2250 and 1750 BCE. Tribes such as the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars, and Kirats inhabited the region from the prehistoric era. During the Vedic period, sever... | When did Mahmud Ghanznavi conquer Kangara? | {
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57096178ed30961900e84030 | Himachal_Pradesh | The history of the area that now constitutes Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished between 2250 and 1750 BCE. Tribes such as the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars, and Kirats inhabited the region from the prehistoric era. During the Vedic period, sever... | Who marched through the lower states and captured and forts and fought many battles? | {
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"Timur and Sikander Lodi"
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57096228ed30961900e8403e | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal has a rich heritage of handicrafts. These include woolen and pashmina shawls, carpets, silver and metal ware, embroidered chappals, grass shoes, Kangra and Gompa style paintings, wood work, horse-hair bangles, wooden and metal utensils and various other house hold items. These aesthetic and tasteful handicraft... | What does Himachal have a rich heritage of? | {
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"handicrafts"
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57096228ed30961900e84040 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal has a rich heritage of handicrafts. These include woolen and pashmina shawls, carpets, silver and metal ware, embroidered chappals, grass shoes, Kangra and Gompa style paintings, wood work, horse-hair bangles, wooden and metal utensils and various other house hold items. These aesthetic and tasteful handicraft... | Has the demand increased or decreased for handcrafts? | {
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57096228ed30961900e8403f | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal has a rich heritage of handicrafts. These include woolen and pashmina shawls, carpets, silver and metal ware, embroidered chappals, grass shoes, Kangra and Gompa style paintings, wood work, horse-hair bangles, wooden and metal utensils and various other house hold items. These aesthetic and tasteful handicraft... | What handcrafts do they include? | {
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"woolen and pashmina shawls"
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57096228ed30961900e84041 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal has a rich heritage of handicrafts. These include woolen and pashmina shawls, carpets, silver and metal ware, embroidered chappals, grass shoes, Kangra and Gompa style paintings, wood work, horse-hair bangles, wooden and metal utensils and various other house hold items. These aesthetic and tasteful handicraft... | What declined under competition? | {
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"aesthetic and tasteful handicrafts"
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57096228ed30961900e84042 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal has a rich heritage of handicrafts. These include woolen and pashmina shawls, carpets, silver and metal ware, embroidered chappals, grass shoes, Kangra and Gompa style paintings, wood work, horse-hair bangles, wooden and metal utensils and various other house hold items. These aesthetic and tasteful handicraft... | Has the demand increased inside or outside the country? | {
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"within and outside the country"
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570962a6ed30961900e84048 | Himachal_Pradesh | A district of Himachal Pradesh is an administrative geographical unit, headed by a Deputy Commissioner or District Magistrate, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service. The district magistrate or the deputy commissioner is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Himachal Administrative Service an... | Who heads the Himachal Pradesh? | {
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"Deputy Commissioner or District Magistrate"
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570962a6ed30961900e84049 | Himachal_Pradesh | A district of Himachal Pradesh is an administrative geographical unit, headed by a Deputy Commissioner or District Magistrate, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service. The district magistrate or the deputy commissioner is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Himachal Administrative Service an... | Who maintains law and order? | {
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"Superintendent of Police"
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570962a6ed30961900e8404a | Himachal_Pradesh | A district of Himachal Pradesh is an administrative geographical unit, headed by a Deputy Commissioner or District Magistrate, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service. The district magistrate or the deputy commissioner is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Himachal Administrative Service an... | Who assists the Superintendent of Police? | {
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"the officers of the Himachal Police Service and other Himachal Police officials."
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57096337ed30961900e84058 | Himachal_Pradesh | The era of planning in Himachal Pradesh started 1948 along with the rest of India. The first five-year plan allocated ₹ 52.7 million to Himachal. More than 50% of this expenditure was incurred on road construction since it was felt that without proper transport facilities, the process of planning and development could ... | When did the era of planning start in Himachal Pradesh? | {
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57096337ed30961900e84059 | Himachal_Pradesh | The era of planning in Himachal Pradesh started 1948 along with the rest of India. The first five-year plan allocated ₹ 52.7 million to Himachal. More than 50% of this expenditure was incurred on road construction since it was felt that without proper transport facilities, the process of planning and development could ... | How much was allocated? | {
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57096337ed30961900e8405a | Himachal_Pradesh | The era of planning in Himachal Pradesh started 1948 along with the rest of India. The first five-year plan allocated ₹ 52.7 million to Himachal. More than 50% of this expenditure was incurred on road construction since it was felt that without proper transport facilities, the process of planning and development could ... | What kind of plan was it? | {
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"five-year plan"
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57096337ed30961900e8405b | Himachal_Pradesh | The era of planning in Himachal Pradesh started 1948 along with the rest of India. The first five-year plan allocated ₹ 52.7 million to Himachal. More than 50% of this expenditure was incurred on road construction since it was felt that without proper transport facilities, the process of planning and development could ... | Where does Himachal Pradesh rank in per capita? | {
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"fourth"
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57096337ed30961900e8405c | Himachal_Pradesh | The era of planning in Himachal Pradesh started 1948 along with the rest of India. The first five-year plan allocated ₹ 52.7 million to Himachal. More than 50% of this expenditure was incurred on road construction since it was felt that without proper transport facilities, the process of planning and development could ... | What was more than 50% used on? | {
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"road construction"
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57096446ed30961900e8406a | Himachal_Pradesh | Census-wise, the state is placed 21st on the population chart, followed by Tripura at 22nd place. Kangra district was top ranked with a population strength of 1,507,223 (21.98%), Mandi district 999,518 (14.58%), Shimla district 813,384 (11.86%), Solan district 576,670 (8.41%), Sirmaur district 530,164 (7.73%), Una dist... | Where did the state place on population chart? | {
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"21st"
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57096446ed30961900e8406b | Himachal_Pradesh | Census-wise, the state is placed 21st on the population chart, followed by Tripura at 22nd place. Kangra district was top ranked with a population strength of 1,507,223 (21.98%), Mandi district 999,518 (14.58%), Shimla district 813,384 (11.86%), Solan district 576,670 (8.41%), Sirmaur district 530,164 (7.73%), Una dist... | Who was 22nd of chart? | {
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57096446ed30961900e8406c | Himachal_Pradesh | Census-wise, the state is placed 21st on the population chart, followed by Tripura at 22nd place. Kangra district was top ranked with a population strength of 1,507,223 (21.98%), Mandi district 999,518 (14.58%), Shimla district 813,384 (11.86%), Solan district 576,670 (8.41%), Sirmaur district 530,164 (7.73%), Una dist... | Who was top ranked in population strength? | {
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"Kangra district"
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57096446ed30961900e8406d | Himachal_Pradesh | Census-wise, the state is placed 21st on the population chart, followed by Tripura at 22nd place. Kangra district was top ranked with a population strength of 1,507,223 (21.98%), Mandi district 999,518 (14.58%), Shimla district 813,384 (11.86%), Solan district 576,670 (8.41%), Sirmaur district 530,164 (7.73%), Una dist... | Who was last in population strength? | {
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570964e1200fba1400367f45 | Himachal_Pradesh | Other religions that form a small percentage are Buddhism and Sikhism. The Lahaulis of Lahaul and Spiti region are mainly Buddhists. Sikhs mostly live in towns and cities and constitute 1.16% of the state population. For example, they form 10% of the population in Una District adjoining the state of Punjab and 17% in S... | What other religions form a small percentage? | {
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"Buddhism and Sikhism"
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570964e1200fba1400367f46 | Himachal_Pradesh | Other religions that form a small percentage are Buddhism and Sikhism. The Lahaulis of Lahaul and Spiti region are mainly Buddhists. Sikhs mostly live in towns and cities and constitute 1.16% of the state population. For example, they form 10% of the population in Una District adjoining the state of Punjab and 17% in S... | Who are mainly Buddhists? | {
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"Lahaulis of Lahaul and Spiti"
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570964e1200fba1400367f47 | Himachal_Pradesh | Other religions that form a small percentage are Buddhism and Sikhism. The Lahaulis of Lahaul and Spiti region are mainly Buddhists. Sikhs mostly live in towns and cities and constitute 1.16% of the state population. For example, they form 10% of the population in Una District adjoining the state of Punjab and 17% in S... | What is the Muslim population in Himachal Pradesh? | {
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"slightly 2.18%"
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570964e1200fba1400367f48 | Himachal_Pradesh | Other religions that form a small percentage are Buddhism and Sikhism. The Lahaulis of Lahaul and Spiti region are mainly Buddhists. Sikhs mostly live in towns and cities and constitute 1.16% of the state population. For example, they form 10% of the population in Una District adjoining the state of Punjab and 17% in S... | Where do Sikhs mostly live? | {
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"towns and cities"
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570964e1200fba1400367f49 | Himachal_Pradesh | Other religions that form a small percentage are Buddhism and Sikhism. The Lahaulis of Lahaul and Spiti region are mainly Buddhists. Sikhs mostly live in towns and cities and constitute 1.16% of the state population. For example, they form 10% of the population in Una District adjoining the state of Punjab and 17% in S... | HOw much of the population do Sikh's make up? | {
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"1.16%"
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570965c4ed30961900e84096 | Himachal_Pradesh | The Gurkhas, a martial tribe, came to power in Nepal in the year 1768. They consolidated their military power and began to expand their territory. Gradually, the Gorkhas annexed Sirmour and Shimla. With the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa, Gorkhas laid siege to Kangra. They managed to defeat Sansar Chand Katoch, the rul... | When did the Gurkhas come into power? | {
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570965c4ed30961900e84097 | Himachal_Pradesh | The Gurkhas, a martial tribe, came to power in Nepal in the year 1768. They consolidated their military power and began to expand their territory. Gradually, the Gorkhas annexed Sirmour and Shimla. With the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa, Gorkhas laid siege to Kangra. They managed to defeat Sansar Chand Katoch, the rul... | Where did the Gurkhas come into power? | {
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570965c4ed30961900e84098 | Himachal_Pradesh | The Gurkhas, a martial tribe, came to power in Nepal in the year 1768. They consolidated their military power and began to expand their territory. Gradually, the Gorkhas annexed Sirmour and Shimla. With the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa, Gorkhas laid siege to Kangra. They managed to defeat Sansar Chand Katoch, the rul... | Who lead the Gorkas to siege Kangra? | {
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"Amar Singh Thapa"
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570965c4ed30961900e84099 | Himachal_Pradesh | The Gurkhas, a martial tribe, came to power in Nepal in the year 1768. They consolidated their military power and began to expand their territory. Gradually, the Gorkhas annexed Sirmour and Shimla. With the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa, Gorkhas laid siege to Kangra. They managed to defeat Sansar Chand Katoch, the rul... | In 1806 who did Gorkas defeat with the help of provincial chiefs? | {
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570965c4ed30961900e8409a | Himachal_Pradesh | The Gurkhas, a martial tribe, came to power in Nepal in the year 1768. They consolidated their military power and began to expand their territory. Gradually, the Gorkhas annexed Sirmour and Shimla. With the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa, Gorkhas laid siege to Kangra. They managed to defeat Sansar Chand Katoch, the rul... | Who rendered help to the British government during the revolt? | {
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"rulers of Chamba, Bilaspur, Bhagal and Dhami"
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5709667eed30961900e840a0 | Himachal_Pradesh | Due to extreme variation in elevation, great variation occurs in the climatic conditions of Himachal . The climate varies from hot and subhumid tropical in the southern tracts to, with more elevation, cold, alpine, and glacial in the northern and eastern mountain ranges. The state has areas like Dharamsala that receive... | What occurs in the climatic conditions of Himachal? | {
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5709667eed30961900e840a1 | Himachal_Pradesh | Due to extreme variation in elevation, great variation occurs in the climatic conditions of Himachal . The climate varies from hot and subhumid tropical in the southern tracts to, with more elevation, cold, alpine, and glacial in the northern and eastern mountain ranges. The state has areas like Dharamsala that receive... | What is the climate like? | {
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"varies from hot and subhumid tropical"
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5709667eed30961900e840a2 | Himachal_Pradesh | Due to extreme variation in elevation, great variation occurs in the climatic conditions of Himachal . The climate varies from hot and subhumid tropical in the southern tracts to, with more elevation, cold, alpine, and glacial in the northern and eastern mountain ranges. The state has areas like Dharamsala that receive... | What three seasons does Himachal experience? | {
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"summer, winter, and rainy season"
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5709667eed30961900e840a3 | Himachal_Pradesh | Due to extreme variation in elevation, great variation occurs in the climatic conditions of Himachal . The climate varies from hot and subhumid tropical in the southern tracts to, with more elevation, cold, alpine, and glacial in the northern and eastern mountain ranges. The state has areas like Dharamsala that receive... | How long does summer last? | {
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5709667eed30961900e840a4 | Himachal_Pradesh | Due to extreme variation in elevation, great variation occurs in the climatic conditions of Himachal . The climate varies from hot and subhumid tropical in the southern tracts to, with more elevation, cold, alpine, and glacial in the northern and eastern mountain ranges. The state has areas like Dharamsala that receive... | How long does winter last? | {
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5709672f200fba1400367f59 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is governed through a parliamentary system of representative democracy, a feature the state shares with other Indian states. Universal suffrage is granted to residents. The legislature consists of elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker who are elected by t... | What does the Himachal legislature consist of? | {
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"elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker who are elected by the members"
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5709672f200fba1400367f5a | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is governed through a parliamentary system of representative democracy, a feature the state shares with other Indian states. Universal suffrage is granted to residents. The legislature consists of elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker who are elected by t... | Who presides over meetings? | {
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"the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker in the Speaker's absence"
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5709672f200fba1400367f5b | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is governed through a parliamentary system of representative democracy, a feature the state shares with other Indian states. Universal suffrage is granted to residents. The legislature consists of elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker who are elected by t... | Who is the Judiciary system made up of? | {
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"Himachal Pradesh High Court and a system of lower courts."
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5709672f200fba1400367f5c | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is governed through a parliamentary system of representative democracy, a feature the state shares with other Indian states. Universal suffrage is granted to residents. The legislature consists of elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker who are elected by t... | Who is the head of state appointed by the President of India? | {
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"The Governor"
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5709672f200fba1400367f5d | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is governed through a parliamentary system of representative democracy, a feature the state shares with other Indian states. Universal suffrage is granted to residents. The legislature consists of elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker who are elected by t... | How long are the terms of office? | {
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"5 years, unless the Assembly is dissolved prior to the completion of the term"
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5709680e200fba1400367f6d | Himachal_Pradesh | Railway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jogindernagar gently meander... | What is Railway Himachal famous for? | {
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"its narrow gauge tracks railways"
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5709680e200fba1400367f6e | Himachal_Pradesh | Railway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jogindernagar gently meander... | What are the 2 narrow gauge railways in the Railway Himachal? | {
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"UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar"
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5709680e200fba1400367f6f | Himachal_Pradesh | Railway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jogindernagar gently meander... | What are the other railways being proposed in the state? | {
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"Baddi-Bilaspur, Dharamsala-Palampur and Bilaspur-Manali-Leh."
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} |
5709680e200fba1400367f70 | Himachal_Pradesh | Railway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jogindernagar gently meander... | What is being conducted to extend the railway? | {
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"survey"
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5709680e200fba1400367f71 | Himachal_Pradesh | Railway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jogindernagar gently meander... | What is the total length of the railways? | {
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"259 kilometres (161 mi)"
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57096955ed30961900e840c4 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India. In 1950, Himachal was dec... | Who is famous for natural beauty? | {
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"Himachal Pradesh"
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57096955ed30961900e840c5 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India. In 1950, Himachal was dec... | What years was the Anglo-Gorkha War? | {
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"1814–1816"
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57096955ed30961900e840c6 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India. In 1950, Himachal was dec... | What does HIma mean in Sanskirt? | {
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"text": [
"snow"
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57096955ed30961900e840c7 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India. In 1950, Himachal was dec... | What is the literal meaning of Himachal Pradesh? | {
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"In the lap of Himalayas"
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} |
57096955ed30961900e840c8 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India. In 1950, Himachal was dec... | Who was one of the great sanskirt scholars of Himachal Pradesh? | {
"answer_start": [
575
],
"text": [
"Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma"
]
} |
570969eaed30961900e840ce | Himachal_Pradesh | Though situated in a remote part of the country, Himachal Pradesh has an active community of journalists and publishers. Several newspapers and magazines are published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states. Radio and TV have permeated significantly. Judging by the nu... | Who has an active community of journalists and publishers? | {
"answer_start": [
49
],
"text": [
"Himachal Pradesh"
]
} |
570969eaed30961900e840cf | Himachal_Pradesh | Though situated in a remote part of the country, Himachal Pradesh has an active community of journalists and publishers. Several newspapers and magazines are published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states. Radio and TV have permeated significantly. Judging by the nu... | What are the newspapers famous for? | {
"answer_start": [
158
],
"text": [
"published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states"
]
} |
570969eaed30961900e840d0 | Himachal_Pradesh | Though situated in a remote part of the country, Himachal Pradesh has an active community of journalists and publishers. Several newspapers and magazines are published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states. Radio and TV have permeated significantly. Judging by the nu... | What is available in Shimla and district headquarters? | {
"answer_start": [
418
],
"text": [
"All major English daily newspapers"
]
} |
570969eaed30961900e840d1 | Himachal_Pradesh | Though situated in a remote part of the country, Himachal Pradesh has an active community of journalists and publishers. Several newspapers and magazines are published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states. Radio and TV have permeated significantly. Judging by the nu... | What are the newspapers that are in Hindi and read widely? | {
"answer_start": [
504
],
"text": [
"Aapka Faisla, Amar Ujala, Panjab Kesari, Divya Himachal"
]
} |
570969eaed30961900e840d2 | Himachal_Pradesh | Though situated in a remote part of the country, Himachal Pradesh has an active community of journalists and publishers. Several newspapers and magazines are published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states. Radio and TV have permeated significantly. Judging by the nu... | What has grown significantly? | {
"answer_start": [
260
],
"text": [
"Radio and TV"
]
} |
57096a98200fba1400367f93 | Himachal_Pradesh | Governments have seen alternates between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC), no third front ever has become significant. In 2003, the state legislative assembly was won by the Indian National Congress and Virbhadra Singh was elected as the chief minister of the state. In the assembly electi... | Who was elected as chief minister of the state of India? | {
"answer_start": [
234
],
"text": [
"Virbhadra Singh"
]
} |
57096a98200fba1400367f94 | Himachal_Pradesh | Governments have seen alternates between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC), no third front ever has become significant. In 2003, the state legislative assembly was won by the Indian National Congress and Virbhadra Singh was elected as the chief minister of the state. In the assembly electi... | How many seats did the BJP win? | {
"answer_start": [
396
],
"text": [
"41 of the 68 seats"
]
} |
57096a98200fba1400367f95 | Himachal_Pradesh | Governments have seen alternates between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC), no third front ever has become significant. In 2003, the state legislative assembly was won by the Indian National Congress and Virbhadra Singh was elected as the chief minister of the state. In the assembly electi... | Who is BJP's Chief MInister of Himachal Pradesh? | {
"answer_start": [
469
],
"text": [
"Prem Kumar Dhumal"
]
} |
57096a98200fba1400367f97 | Himachal_Pradesh | Governments have seen alternates between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC), no third front ever has become significant. In 2003, the state legislative assembly was won by the Indian National Congress and Virbhadra Singh was elected as the chief minister of the state. In the assembly electi... | When did the BJP secure a landslide victory? | {
"answer_start": [
332
],
"text": [
"December 2007"
]
} |
57096a98200fba1400367f96 | Himachal_Pradesh | Governments have seen alternates between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC), no third front ever has become significant. In 2003, the state legislative assembly was won by the Indian National Congress and Virbhadra Singh was elected as the chief minister of the state. In the assembly electi... | When was he sworn in? | {
"answer_start": [
541
],
"text": [
"30 December 2007"
]
} |
57096b25200fba1400367f9d | Himachal_Pradesh | Though the state is deficient in food grains, it has gained a lot in other spheres of agricultural production such as seed potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives and fig. Seed potato is mostly grown in the Shimla, Kullu and Lahaul areas. Special efforts are being made to pro... | What type of agriculture is in the state? | {
"answer_start": [
118
],
"text": [
"seed potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives and fig"
]
} |
57096b25200fba1400367f9f | Himachal_Pradesh | Though the state is deficient in food grains, it has gained a lot in other spheres of agricultural production such as seed potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives and fig. Seed potato is mostly grown in the Shimla, Kullu and Lahaul areas. Special efforts are being made to pro... | Who is the largest vegetable producing district in the state? | {
"answer_start": [
432
],
"text": [
"Solan"
]
} |
57096b25200fba1400367f9e | Himachal_Pradesh | Though the state is deficient in food grains, it has gained a lot in other spheres of agricultural production such as seed potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives and fig. Seed potato is mostly grown in the Shimla, Kullu and Lahaul areas. Special efforts are being made to pro... | Where is seed potato mostly grown? | {
"answer_start": [
251
],
"text": [
"Shimla, Kullu and Lahaul areas"
]
} |
57096b25200fba1400367fa0 | Himachal_Pradesh | Though the state is deficient in food grains, it has gained a lot in other spheres of agricultural production such as seed potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives and fig. Seed potato is mostly grown in the Shimla, Kullu and Lahaul areas. Special efforts are being made to pro... | What is the district of Sirmaur famous for? | {
"answer_start": [
539
],
"text": [
"growing flowers, and is the largest producer of flowers in the state"
]
} |
57096b25200fba1400367fa1 | Himachal_Pradesh | Though the state is deficient in food grains, it has gained a lot in other spheres of agricultural production such as seed potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives and fig. Seed potato is mostly grown in the Shimla, Kullu and Lahaul areas. Special efforts are being made to pro... | What is the state deficient in? | {
"answer_start": [
33
],
"text": [
"food grains"
]
} |
57096ba1ed30961900e840de | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal was one of the few states that had remained largely untouched by external customs, largely due to its difficult terrain. With the technological advancements the state has changed very rapidly. It is a multireligional, multicultural as well as multilingual state like other Indian states. Some of the most common... | Who was largely untouched by external customs? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"Himachal"
]
} |
57096ba1ed30961900e840df | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal was one of the few states that had remained largely untouched by external customs, largely due to its difficult terrain. With the technological advancements the state has changed very rapidly. It is a multireligional, multicultural as well as multilingual state like other Indian states. Some of the most common... | What has made the state change very rapidly? | {
"answer_start": [
139
],
"text": [
"technological advancements"
]
} |
57096ba1ed30961900e840e1 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal was one of the few states that had remained largely untouched by external customs, largely due to its difficult terrain. With the technological advancements the state has changed very rapidly. It is a multireligional, multicultural as well as multilingual state like other Indian states. Some of the most common... | What are the common languages spoken? | {
"answer_start": [
349
],
"text": [
"Hindi, Pahari, Dogri, Mandeali Kangri, Mandyali, Gojri and Kinnauri"
]
} |
57096ba1ed30961900e840e2 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal was one of the few states that had remained largely untouched by external customs, largely due to its difficult terrain. With the technological advancements the state has changed very rapidly. It is a multireligional, multicultural as well as multilingual state like other Indian states. Some of the most common... | Who makes up the tribal populations? | {
"answer_start": [
686
],
"text": [
"Kinnars, Pangawals, Sulehria, and Lahaulis"
]
} |
57096ba1ed30961900e840e0 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal was one of the few states that had remained largely untouched by external customs, largely due to its difficult terrain. With the technological advancements the state has changed very rapidly. It is a multireligional, multicultural as well as multilingual state like other Indian states. Some of the most common... | Himachal is? | {
"answer_start": [
210
],
"text": [
"multireligional, multicultural as well as multilingual state like other Indian states"
]
} |
57096cd5200fba1400367fc5 | Himachal_Pradesh | The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT, CSIR Lab), Palampur, the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una the Central University Dharamshala, AP Goyal (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shiml... | When was the state run Nehru Government Engineering College started? | {
"answer_start": [
1132
],
"text": [
"2006 at Sundernagar"
]
} |
57096cd5200fba1400367fc7 | Himachal_Pradesh | The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT, CSIR Lab), Palampur, the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una the Central University Dharamshala, AP Goyal (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shiml... | What is the most renowned argricultural institues? | {
"answer_start": [
722
],
"text": [
"CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalya Palampur"
]
} |
57096cd5200fba1400367fc6 | Himachal_Pradesh | The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT, CSIR Lab), Palampur, the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una the Central University Dharamshala, AP Goyal (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shiml... | What are a few pioneer universities in the state? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT, CSIR Lab)"
]
} |
57096cd5200fba1400367fc8 | Himachal_Pradesh | The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT, CSIR Lab), Palampur, the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una the Central University Dharamshala, AP Goyal (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shiml... | What is Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University earned? | {
"answer_start": [
919
],
"text": [
"unique distinction in India for imparting teaching, research and extension education in horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines"
]
} |
57096d7eed30961900e840f8 | Himachal_Pradesh | Doordarshan is the state-owned television broadcaster. Doordarshan Shimla also provides programs in Pahari language.Multi system operators provide a mix of Nepali, Hindi, English, and international channels via cable. All India Radio is a public radio station. Private FM stations are also available in few cities like S... | What is Doordarshan? | {
"answer_start": [
19
],
"text": [
"state-owned television broadcaster"
]
} |
57096d7eed30961900e840f9 | Himachal_Pradesh | Doordarshan is the state-owned television broadcaster. Doordarshan Shimla also provides programs in Pahari language.Multi system operators provide a mix of Nepali, Hindi, English, and international channels via cable. All India Radio is a public radio station. Private FM stations are also available in few cities like S... | What is provided by BSNL and others throughout the state? | {
"answer_start": [
591
],
"text": [
"Dial-up access"
]
} |
57096d7eed30961900e840fa | Himachal_Pradesh | Doordarshan is the state-owned television broadcaster. Doordarshan Shimla also provides programs in Pahari language.Multi system operators provide a mix of Nepali, Hindi, English, and international channels via cable. All India Radio is a public radio station. Private FM stations are also available in few cities like S... | What is available in few cities? | {
"answer_start": [
261
],
"text": [
"Private FM stations"
]
} |
57096d7eed30961900e840fb | Himachal_Pradesh | Doordarshan is the state-owned television broadcaster. Doordarshan Shimla also provides programs in Pahari language.Multi system operators provide a mix of Nepali, Hindi, English, and international channels via cable. All India Radio is a public radio station. Private FM stations are also available in few cities like S... | Who are the cellular phone operators available? | {
"answer_start": [
327
],
"text": [
"BSNL, Reliance Infocomm, Tata Indicom, Tata Docomo, Aircel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Airtel"
]
} |
57096d7eed30961900e840fc | Himachal_Pradesh | Doordarshan is the state-owned television broadcaster. Doordarshan Shimla also provides programs in Pahari language.Multi system operators provide a mix of Nepali, Hindi, English, and international channels via cable. All India Radio is a public radio station. Private FM stations are also available in few cities like S... | What is All India Radio? | {
"answer_start": [
239
],
"text": [
"public radio station"
]
} |
57096e1c200fba1400367fd3 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys, and 90% of the population lives in villages and towns. However, the state has achieved 100% hygiene and practically no single house is without a toilet. The villages are well connected to roads, public health centers, and now with Lokmitra kendra using high-speed broadband. Sh... | Where do 90% of the population live in Himachal Pradesh? | {
"answer_start": [
78
],
"text": [
"villages and towns"
]
} |
57096e1c200fba1400367fd4 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys, and 90% of the population lives in villages and towns. However, the state has achieved 100% hygiene and practically no single house is without a toilet. The villages are well connected to roads, public health centers, and now with Lokmitra kendra using high-speed broadband. Sh... | No single house is without? | {
"answer_start": [
186
],
"text": [
"a toilet"
]
} |
57096e1c200fba1400367fd5 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys, and 90% of the population lives in villages and towns. However, the state has achieved 100% hygiene and practically no single house is without a toilet. The villages are well connected to roads, public health centers, and now with Lokmitra kendra using high-speed broadband. Sh... | What are the villages well connected to? | {
"answer_start": [
231
],
"text": [
"roads, public health centers, and now with Lokmitra kendra using high-speed broadband"
]
} |
57096e1c200fba1400367fd6 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys, and 90% of the population lives in villages and towns. However, the state has achieved 100% hygiene and practically no single house is without a toilet. The villages are well connected to roads, public health centers, and now with Lokmitra kendra using high-speed broadband. Sh... | What is Himachal Pradesh rank according to the 2005 Transparency international survey? | {
"answer_start": [
457
],
"text": [
"second-least corrupt state in the country after Kerala"
]
} |
57096e1c200fba1400367fd7 | Himachal_Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys, and 90% of the population lives in villages and towns. However, the state has achieved 100% hygiene and practically no single house is without a toilet. The villages are well connected to roads, public health centers, and now with Lokmitra kendra using high-speed broadband. Sh... | What are the most visited places in the country? | {
"answer_start": [
513
],
"text": [
"The hill stations"
]
} |
57096026ed30961900e84018 | Communication | Nonverbal communication describes the process of conveying meaning in the form of non-word messages. Examples of nonverbal communication include haptic communication, chronemic communication, gestures, body language, facial expression, eye contact, and how one dresses. Nonverbal communication also relates to intent of ... | What is nonverbal communication? | {
"answer_start": [
49
],
"text": [
"conveying meaning in the form of non-word messages"
]
} |
57096026ed30961900e84019 | Communication | Nonverbal communication describes the process of conveying meaning in the form of non-word messages. Examples of nonverbal communication include haptic communication, chronemic communication, gestures, body language, facial expression, eye contact, and how one dresses. Nonverbal communication also relates to intent of ... | What is one example of nonverbal communication? | {
"answer_start": [
202
],
"text": [
"body language"
]
} |
57096026ed30961900e8401a | Communication | Nonverbal communication describes the process of conveying meaning in the form of non-word messages. Examples of nonverbal communication include haptic communication, chronemic communication, gestures, body language, facial expression, eye contact, and how one dresses. Nonverbal communication also relates to intent of ... | What is an example of a voluntary intent of a message related to nonverbal communication? | {
"answer_start": [
392
],
"text": [
"shaking a hand"
]
} |
57096026ed30961900e8401b | Communication | Nonverbal communication describes the process of conveying meaning in the form of non-word messages. Examples of nonverbal communication include haptic communication, chronemic communication, gestures, body language, facial expression, eye contact, and how one dresses. Nonverbal communication also relates to intent of ... | What is an example of an involuntary intent of a message related to nonverbal communication? | {
"answer_start": [
451
],
"text": [
"sweating"
]
} |
57096026ed30961900e8401c | Communication | Nonverbal communication describes the process of conveying meaning in the form of non-word messages. Examples of nonverbal communication include haptic communication, chronemic communication, gestures, body language, facial expression, eye contact, and how one dresses. Nonverbal communication also relates to intent of ... | What percentage of human communication occurs through nonverbal facial expressions? | {
"answer_start": [
639
],
"text": [
"55%"
]
} |
5709630f200fba1400367f29 | Communication | Fungi communicate to coordinate and organize their growth and development such as the formation of Marcelia and fruiting bodies. Fungi communicate with their own and related species as well as with non fungal organisms in a great variety of symbiotic interactions, especially with bacteria, unicellular eukaryote, plants... | Why do fungi communicate? | {
"answer_start": [
18
],
"text": [
"to coordinate and organize their growth and development"
]
} |
5709630f200fba1400367f2a | Communication | Fungi communicate to coordinate and organize their growth and development such as the formation of Marcelia and fruiting bodies. Fungi communicate with their own and related species as well as with non fungal organisms in a great variety of symbiotic interactions, especially with bacteria, unicellular eukaryote, plants... | How do fungi communicate with insects? | {
"answer_start": [
333
],
"text": [
"through biochemicals of biotic origin"
]
} |
5709630f200fba1400367f2b | Communication | Fungi communicate to coordinate and organize their growth and development such as the formation of Marcelia and fruiting bodies. Fungi communicate with their own and related species as well as with non fungal organisms in a great variety of symbiotic interactions, especially with bacteria, unicellular eukaryote, plants... | How many primary signalling molecules are known to organize different behavioral patterns? | {
"answer_start": [
734
],
"text": [
"five"
]
} |
5709630f200fba1400367f2c | Communication | Fungi communicate to coordinate and organize their growth and development such as the formation of Marcelia and fruiting bodies. Fungi communicate with their own and related species as well as with non fungal organisms in a great variety of symbiotic interactions, especially with bacteria, unicellular eukaryote, plants... | What enables an organism to differentiate between self and other? | {
"answer_start": [
973
],
"text": [
"interpretation processes"
]
} |
5709630f200fba1400367f2d | Communication | Fungi communicate to coordinate and organize their growth and development such as the formation of Marcelia and fruiting bodies. Fungi communicate with their own and related species as well as with non fungal organisms in a great variety of symbiotic interactions, especially with bacteria, unicellular eukaryote, plants... | What is an example of "noise" that is filtered out through the interpretation processes? | {
"answer_start": [
1176
],
"text": [
"similar molecules without biotic content"
]
} |
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