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5735c081e853931400426b43 | Kathmandu | 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 of hi... | What does Chhauni Silkhana mean? | {
"text": [
"the stone house of arms and ammunition"
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"answer_start": [
505
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} |
5735c0d8e853931400426b49 | Kathmandu | 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 dedicated to... | When did Tribhuvan die? | {
"text": [
"1955"
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"answer_start": [
76
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} |
5735c0d8e853931400426b4a | Kathmandu | 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 dedicated to... | What was the birth year of King Mahendra? | {
"text": [
"1920"
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345
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} |
5735c0d8e853931400426b4b | Kathmandu | 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 dedicated to... | How many museums are in the Hanumandhoka Palace? | {
"text": [
"three"
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656
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} |
5735c0d8e853931400426b4c | Kathmandu | 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 dedicated to... | Who was the penultimate king of Nepal? | {
"text": [
"Birendra"
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"answer_start": [
803
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} |
5735c0d8e853931400426b4d | Kathmandu | 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 dedicated to... | During what era was the Hanumandhoka Palace constructed? | {
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"medieval"
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608
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} |
5735c1dedc94161900571fba | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | Where in Kathmandu is Narayanhity Palace Museum located? | {
"text": [
"north-central"
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65
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} |
5735c1dedc94161900571fbb | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | In what year was Narayanhity constructed? | {
"text": [
"1970"
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415
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} |
5735c1dedc94161900571fbc | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | Whose marriage led to the construction of Narayanhity? | {
"text": [
"Birenda Bir Bikram Shah"
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"answer_start": [
511
]
} |
5735c1dedc94161900571fbd | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | How many acres is the Narayanhity Palace? | {
"text": [
"74"
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696
]
} |
5735c1dedc94161900571fbe | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | What god is Narayana? | {
"text": [
"Vishnu"
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"answer_start": [
162
]
} |
5735c26adc94161900571fc4 | Kathmandu | 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 actual ... | What is the Taragaon Museum dedicated to? | {
"text": [
"modern history of the Kathmandu Valley"
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33
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} |
5735c26adc94161900571fc5 | Kathmandu | 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 actual ... | Who is the designer of the Taragaon Museum? | {
"text": [
"Carl Pruscha"
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"answer_start": [
457
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} |
5735c26adc94161900571fc6 | Kathmandu | 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 actual ... | In what year was the Taragaon Museum built? | {
"text": [
"1971"
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"answer_start": [
539
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} |
5735c26adc94161900571fc7 | Kathmandu | 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 actual ... | What stupa is located close to the Taragaon Museum? | {
"text": [
"Boudhnath"
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812
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} |
5735c26adc94161900571fc8 | Kathmandu | 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 actual ... | What was the Taragaon Museum prior to being a museum? | {
"text": [
"hostel"
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"answer_start": [
606
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} |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fce | Kathmandu | 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 from a g... | Contemporary Kathmandu art combines traditional influences with what type of art? | {
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"modern"
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292
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5735c2e7dc94161900571fcf | Kathmandu | 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 from a g... | How many types are Nepali works of art typically divided into? | {
"text": [
"two"
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411
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} |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fd0 | Kathmandu | 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 from a g... | What do the Tibetans call traditional idealistic paintings? | {
"text": [
"Thangkas"
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"answer_start": [
519
]
} |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fd1 | Kathmandu | 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 from a g... | What UK charity works on behalf of Kathmandu art? | {
"text": [
"Kathmandu Contemporary Art Centre"
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"answer_start": [
846
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} |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fd2 | Kathmandu | 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 from a g... | What do the Nepalese call Thangkas? | {
"text": [
"Paubhas"
],
"answer_start": [
467
]
} |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe2 | Kathmandu | 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 build... | Where can one find the Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery? | {
"text": [
"Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds"
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"answer_start": [
57
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} |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe3 | Kathmandu | 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 build... | The Moti Azima Gallery contains objects that might be found in a Nepalese house of what time period? | {
"text": [
"medieval"
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"answer_start": [
445
]
} |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe4 | Kathmandu | 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 build... | What art gallery is located close to the Durbarmarg Royal Palace? | {
"text": [
"J"
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"answer_start": [
520
]
} |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe5 | Kathmandu | 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 build... | Where can the Nepal Art Council Gallery be found? | {
"text": [
"Babar Mahal"
],
"answer_start": [
723
]
} |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe6 | Kathmandu | 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 build... | In which of Nepal's art galleries can one take an art class? | {
"text": [
"Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery"
],
"answer_start": [
4
]
} |
5735c3d0dc94161900571fec | Kathmandu | 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. Kathmandu also co... | How many volumes are contained in Nepal's National Library? | {
"text": [
"70,000"
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"answer_start": [
107
]
} |
5735c3d0dc94161900571fed | Kathmandu | 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. Kathmandu also co... | Along with Hindi, Sanskrit, Nepali and English, the National Library contains books in what language? | {
"text": [
"Nepal Bhasa"
],
"answer_start": [
159
]
} |
5735c3d0dc94161900571fee | Kathmandu | 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. Kathmandu also co... | What government department is located in the same building as the Kaiser Library? | {
"text": [
"Ministry of Education"
],
"answer_start": [
402
]
} |
5735c3d0dc94161900571fef | Kathmandu | 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. Kathmandu also co... | How many volumes does the Kaiser Library contain? | {
"text": [
"45,000"
],
"answer_start": [
460
]
} |
5735c3d0dc94161900571ff0 | Kathmandu | 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. Kathmandu also co... | Who did the Kaiser Library's books previously belong to? | {
"text": [
"Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana"
],
"answer_start": [
514
]
} |
5735c421dc94161900571ffb | Kathmandu | 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 Kathmandu ... | Where can the National Dance Theatre be found in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"Kanti Path"
],
"answer_start": [
125
]
} |
5735c421dc94161900571ffc | Kathmandu | 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 Kathmandu ... | What year saw the beginning of the Aarohan Theater Group? | {
"text": [
"1982"
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"answer_start": [
219
]
} |
5735c421dc94161900571ffd | Kathmandu | 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 Kathmandu ... | What gathering is the work of the Gurukul School of Theatre? | {
"text": [
"Kathmandu International Theater Festival"
],
"answer_start": [
310
]
} |
5735c421dc94161900571ffe | Kathmandu | 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 Kathmandu ... | Who constructed the theater in Hanumandhoka Durbar Square? | {
"text": [
"Durbar Conservation and Promotion Committee"
],
"answer_start": [
481
]
} |
5735c47ae853931400426b63 | Kathmandu | 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 tradition... | What meat is very rarely eaten in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"beef"
],
"answer_start": [
189
]
} |
5735c47ae853931400426b64 | Kathmandu | 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 tradition... | What animal does buff come from? | {
"text": [
"water buffalo"
],
"answer_start": [
262
]
} |
5735c47ae853931400426b65 | Kathmandu | 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 tradition... | What people are particularly known for eating buff? | {
"text": [
"Newars"
],
"answer_start": [
372
]
} |
5735c47ae853931400426b66 | Kathmandu | 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 tradition... | What cuisine notably makes use of pork? | {
"text": [
"Kirat"
],
"answer_start": [
518
]
} |
5735c47ae853931400426b67 | Kathmandu | 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 tradition... | What do Kathmandu residents typically eat for breakfast? | {
"text": [
"Momo or Chowmein"
],
"answer_start": [
870
]
} |
5735c50be853931400426b6d | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | How many restaurants in the western style were present in Kathmandu circa 1955? | {
"text": [
"one"
],
"answer_start": [
19
]
} |
5735c50be853931400426b6e | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | What chain restaurants are present in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"Pizza Hut and KFC"
],
"answer_start": [
718
]
} |
5735c50be853931400426b6f | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | How is the egg in American chop suey prepared? | {
"text": [
"fried"
],
"answer_start": [
513
]
} |
5735c50be853931400426b70 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | Along with locals and tourists, who eats at Kathmandu's restaurants? | {
"text": [
"expatriates"
],
"answer_start": [
269
]
} |
5735c50be853931400426b71 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | Along with Nepali, Indian and Chinese cuisines, what cuisine has been a focus of Kathmandu restaurants? | {
"text": [
"Tibetan"
],
"answer_start": [
144
]
} |
5735c7d26c16ec1900b927af | Kathmandu | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | What beverage is consumed by more people in Kathmandu, coffee or tea? | {
"text": [
"tea"
],
"answer_start": [
37
]
} |
5735c7d26c16ec1900b927b0 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | How might a western traveler find the tea served in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"extremely weak"
],
"answer_start": [
100
]
} |
5735c7d26c16ec1900b927b1 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | What is used to make thwon? | {
"text": [
"rice"
],
"answer_start": [
411
]
} |
5735c7d26c16ec1900b927b2 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | What are bhattis? | {
"text": [
"alcohol serving eateries"
],
"answer_start": [
491
]
} |
5735c7d26c16ec1900b927b3 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | What goes through a fermentation process to create tongba? | {
"text": [
"millet or barley"
],
"answer_start": [
546
]
} |
5735c8876c16ec1900b927be | Kathmandu | Most of the fairs and festivals in Kathmandu originated in the Malla period or earlier. Traditionally, these festivals were celebrated by Newars. In recent years, these festivals have found wider participation from other Kathmanduites as well. As the capital of the Republic of Nepal, various national festivals are cele... | To what era do a majority of Kathmandu's festivals date back to? | {
"text": [
"Malla"
],
"answer_start": [
63
]
} |
5735c8876c16ec1900b927bf | Kathmandu | Most of the fairs and festivals in Kathmandu originated in the Malla period or earlier. Traditionally, these festivals were celebrated by Newars. In recent years, these festivals have found wider participation from other Kathmanduites as well. As the capital of the Republic of Nepal, various national festivals are cele... | Before the modern era, who mostly celebrated Kathmandu festivals? | {
"text": [
"Newars"
],
"answer_start": [
138
]
} |
5735c8876c16ec1900b927c0 | Kathmandu | Most of the fairs and festivals in Kathmandu originated in the Malla period or earlier. Traditionally, these festivals were celebrated by Newars. In recent years, these festivals have found wider participation from other Kathmanduites as well. As the capital of the Republic of Nepal, various national festivals are cele... | In what direction out of Kathmandu did the Khas originate from? | {
"text": [
"west"
],
"answer_start": [
404
]
} |
5735c8876c16ec1900b927c1 | Kathmandu | Most of the fairs and festivals in Kathmandu originated in the Malla period or earlier. Traditionally, these festivals were celebrated by Newars. In recent years, these festivals have found wider participation from other Kathmanduites as well. As the capital of the Republic of Nepal, various national festivals are cele... | What does Ghode mean? | {
"text": [
"horse"
],
"answer_start": [
567
]
} |
5735c8876c16ec1900b927c2 | Kathmandu | Most of the fairs and festivals in Kathmandu originated in the Malla period or earlier. Traditionally, these festivals were celebrated by Newars. In recent years, these festivals have found wider participation from other Kathmanduites as well. As the capital of the Republic of Nepal, various national festivals are cele... | In relation to Kathmandu, where do the Tibetans hale? | {
"text": [
"north"
],
"answer_start": [
453
]
} |
5735c92f012e2f140011a044 | Kathmandu | The Bagmati River which flows through Kathmandu is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists, and many Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to... | In addition to Hindus, who regards the Bagmati River as sacred? | {
"text": [
"Buddhists"
],
"answer_start": [
94
]
} |
5735c92f012e2f140011a045 | Kathmandu | The Bagmati River which flows through Kathmandu is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists, and many Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to... | What is done with Hindus after they die? | {
"text": [
"cremated"
],
"answer_start": [
236
]
} |
5735c92f012e2f140011a046 | Kathmandu | The Bagmati River which flows through Kathmandu is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists, and many Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to... | What are done with the bodies of Kirants after death? | {
"text": [
"buried"
],
"answer_start": [
275
]
} |
5735c92f012e2f140011a047 | Kathmandu | The Bagmati River which flows through Kathmandu is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists, and many Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to... | In a Hindu funeral, who is typically the main mourner? | {
"text": [
"first son"
],
"answer_start": [
456
]
} |
5735c92f012e2f140011a048 | Kathmandu | The Bagmati River which flows through Kathmandu is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists, and many Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to... | Before Hindus are cremated, how many times are their bodies placed in the Bagmati? | {
"text": [
"three"
],
"answer_start": [
378
]
} |
5735c9dd6c16ec1900b927d5 | Kathmandu | Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. There are over 108 traditional monasteries (Bahals and Bahis) in Kathmandu based on Newar Buddhism. Since the 1960s, the permanent Tib... | In what century was Bhrikuti said to live? | {
"text": [
"7th"
],
"answer_start": [
29
]
} |
5735c9dd6c16ec1900b927d6 | Kathmandu | Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. There are over 108 traditional monasteries (Bahals and Bahis) in Kathmandu based on Newar Buddhism. Since the 1960s, the permanent Tib... | When did Araniko die? | {
"text": [
"1306"
],
"answer_start": [
69
]
} |
5735c9dd6c16ec1900b927d7 | Kathmandu | Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. There are over 108 traditional monasteries (Bahals and Bahis) in Kathmandu based on Newar Buddhism. Since the 1960s, the permanent Tib... | What religion did Araniko help to evangelize? | {
"text": [
"Buddhism"
],
"answer_start": [
157
]
} |
5735c9dd6c16ec1900b927d8 | Kathmandu | Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. There are over 108 traditional monasteries (Bahals and Bahis) in Kathmandu based on Newar Buddhism. Since the 1960s, the permanent Tib... | How many Newar Buddhist monasteries are present in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"108"
],
"answer_start": [
201
]
} |
5735c9dd6c16ec1900b927d9 | Kathmandu | Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. There are over 108 traditional monasteries (Bahals and Bahis) in Kathmandu based on Newar Buddhism. Since the 1960s, the permanent Tib... | Approximately how many monasteries in the Kathmandu area are run by Tibetan Buddhists? | {
"text": [
"fifty"
],
"answer_start": [
409
]
} |
5735ca406c16ec1900b927df | Kathmandu | Kirant Mundhum is one of the indigenous animistic practices of Nepal. It is practiced by Kirat people. Some animistic aspects of Kirant beliefs, such as ancestor worship (worship of Ajima) are also found in Newars of Kirant origin. Ancient religious sites believed to be worshipped by ancient Kirats, such as Pashupatina... | What type of religion is Kirant Mundhum? | {
"text": [
"animistic"
],
"answer_start": [
40
]
} |
5735ca406c16ec1900b927e0 | Kathmandu | Kirant Mundhum is one of the indigenous animistic practices of Nepal. It is practiced by Kirat people. Some animistic aspects of Kirant beliefs, such as ancestor worship (worship of Ajima) are also found in Newars of Kirant origin. Ancient religious sites believed to be worshipped by ancient Kirats, such as Pashupatina... | Who follows the Kirant Mudhum faith? | {
"text": [
"Kirat people"
],
"answer_start": [
89
]
} |
5735ca406c16ec1900b927e1 | Kathmandu | Kirant Mundhum is one of the indigenous animistic practices of Nepal. It is practiced by Kirat people. Some animistic aspects of Kirant beliefs, such as ancestor worship (worship of Ajima) are also found in Newars of Kirant origin. Ancient religious sites believed to be worshipped by ancient Kirats, such as Pashupatina... | Who worshipped at Wanga Akash Bhairabh in ancient times? | {
"text": [
"Kirats"
],
"answer_start": [
293
]
} |
5735ca406c16ec1900b927e2 | Kathmandu | Kirant Mundhum is one of the indigenous animistic practices of Nepal. It is practiced by Kirat people. Some animistic aspects of Kirant beliefs, such as ancestor worship (worship of Ajima) are also found in Newars of Kirant origin. Ancient religious sites believed to be worshipped by ancient Kirats, such as Pashupatina... | What is another name for ancestor worship? | {
"text": [
"worship of Ajima"
],
"answer_start": [
171
]
} |
5735cc33012e2f140011a068 | Kathmandu | Sikhism is practiced primarily in Gurudwara at Kupundole. An earlier temple of Sikhism is also present in Kathmandu which is now defunct. Jainism is practiced by a small community. A Jain temple is present in Gyaneshwar, where Jains practice their faith. According to the records of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is... | Where can a temple of the Jain faith be found? | {
"text": [
"Gyaneshwar"
],
"answer_start": [
209
]
} |
5735cc33012e2f140011a069 | Kathmandu | Sikhism is practiced primarily in Gurudwara at Kupundole. An earlier temple of Sikhism is also present in Kathmandu which is now defunct. Jainism is practiced by a small community. A Jain temple is present in Gyaneshwar, where Jains practice their faith. According to the records of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is... | Kathmandu valley is home to about how many Baha'i? | {
"text": [
"300"
],
"answer_start": [
355
]
} |
5735cc33012e2f140011a06a | Kathmandu | Sikhism is practiced primarily in Gurudwara at Kupundole. An earlier temple of Sikhism is also present in Kathmandu which is now defunct. Jainism is practiced by a small community. A Jain temple is present in Gyaneshwar, where Jains practice their faith. According to the records of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is... | Where is the Baha'i national office located in Nepal? | {
"text": [
"Shantinagar, Baneshwor"
],
"answer_start": [
427
]
} |
5735cc33012e2f140011a06b | Kathmandu | Sikhism is practiced primarily in Gurudwara at Kupundole. An earlier temple of Sikhism is also present in Kathmandu which is now defunct. Jainism is practiced by a small community. A Jain temple is present in Gyaneshwar, where Jains practice their faith. According to the records of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is... | About what percentage of the Nepali population follows Islam? | {
"text": [
"4.2"
],
"answer_start": [
633
]
} |
5735cc33012e2f140011a06c | Kathmandu | Sikhism is practiced primarily in Gurudwara at Kupundole. An earlier temple of Sikhism is also present in Kathmandu which is now defunct. Jainism is practiced by a small community. A Jain temple is present in Gyaneshwar, where Jains practice their faith. According to the records of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is... | About how many Christian houses of worship exist in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"170"
],
"answer_start": [
728
]
} |
5735d0026c16ec1900b92815 | Kathmandu | Institute of Medicine, the central college of Tribhuwan University is the first medical college of Nepal and is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. It was established in 1972 and started to impart medical education from 1978. A number of medical colleges including Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medical College, KIST M... | Of what university is the Institute of Medicine a constituent college? | {
"text": [
"Tribhuwan"
],
"answer_start": [
46
]
} |
5735d0026c16ec1900b92816 | Kathmandu | Institute of Medicine, the central college of Tribhuwan University is the first medical college of Nepal and is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. It was established in 1972 and started to impart medical education from 1978. A number of medical colleges including Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medical College, KIST M... | In what part of Kathmandu is the Institute of Medicine found? | {
"text": [
"Maharajgunj"
],
"answer_start": [
123
]
} |
5735d0026c16ec1900b92817 | Kathmandu | Institute of Medicine, the central college of Tribhuwan University is the first medical college of Nepal and is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. It was established in 1972 and started to impart medical education from 1978. A number of medical colleges including Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medical College, KIST M... | When did the Institute of Medicine begin to offer education in medicine? | {
"text": [
"1978"
],
"answer_start": [
219
]
} |
5735d0026c16ec1900b92818 | Kathmandu | Institute of Medicine, the central college of Tribhuwan University is the first medical college of Nepal and is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. It was established in 1972 and started to impart medical education from 1978. A number of medical colleges including Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medical College, KIST M... | What does KUSMS stand for? | {
"text": [
"Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences"
],
"answer_start": [
425
]
} |
5735d0026c16ec1900b92819 | Kathmandu | Institute of Medicine, the central college of Tribhuwan University is the first medical college of Nepal and is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. It was established in 1972 and started to impart medical education from 1978. A number of medical colleges including Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medical College, KIST M... | What institution of tertiary education is known as NAMS? | {
"text": [
"National Academy of Medical Sciences"
],
"answer_start": [
377
]
} |
5735d07d012e2f140011a087 | Kathmandu | Football and Cricket are the most popular sports among the younger generation in Nepal and there are several stadiums in the city. The sport is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) from its headquarters in Kathmandu. The only international football stadium in the city is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium,... | Along with cricket, what sport is highly popular among Nepali youth? | {
"text": [
"Football"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
5735d07d012e2f140011a088 | Kathmandu | Football and Cricket are the most popular sports among the younger generation in Nepal and there are several stadiums in the city. The sport is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) from its headquarters in Kathmandu. The only international football stadium in the city is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium,... | What body oversees soccer in Nepal? | {
"text": [
"All Nepal Football Association"
],
"answer_start": [
160
]
} |
5735d07d012e2f140011a089 | Kathmandu | Football and Cricket are the most popular sports among the younger generation in Nepal and there are several stadiums in the city. The sport is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) from its headquarters in Kathmandu. The only international football stadium in the city is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium,... | How many people can fit in Dasarath Rangasala Stadium? | {
"text": [
"25,000"
],
"answer_start": [
498
]
} |
5735d07d012e2f140011a08a | Kathmandu | Football and Cricket are the most popular sports among the younger generation in Nepal and there are several stadiums in the city. The sport is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) from its headquarters in Kathmandu. The only international football stadium in the city is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium,... | In what part of Kathmandu is Dasarath Rangasala Stadium located? | {
"text": [
"Tripureshwor"
],
"answer_start": [
430
]
} |
5735d07d012e2f140011a08b | Kathmandu | Football and Cricket are the most popular sports among the younger generation in Nepal and there are several stadiums in the city. The sport is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) from its headquarters in Kathmandu. The only international football stadium in the city is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium,... | Who assisted Nepal in renovating Dasarath Rangasala Stadium? | {
"text": [
"Chinese"
],
"answer_start": [
628
]
} |
5735d0f46c16ec1900b92823 | Kathmandu | The total length of roads in Nepal is recorded to be (17,182 km (10,676 mi)), as of 2003–04. This fairly large network has helped the economic development of the country, particularly in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, vegetable farming, industry and also tourism. In view of the hilly terrain, transportation t... | As of 2004, how many kilometers of road existed in Nepal? | {
"text": [
"17,182"
],
"answer_start": [
54
]
} |
5735d0f46c16ec1900b92824 | Kathmandu | The total length of roads in Nepal is recorded to be (17,182 km (10,676 mi)), as of 2003–04. This fairly large network has helped the economic development of the country, particularly in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, vegetable farming, industry and also tourism. In view of the hilly terrain, transportation t... | Why is travel in Kathmandu mainly via automobile or aircraft? | {
"text": [
"hilly terrain"
],
"answer_start": [
289
]
} |
5735d0f46c16ec1900b92825 | Kathmandu | The total length of roads in Nepal is recorded to be (17,182 km (10,676 mi)), as of 2003–04. This fairly large network has helped the economic development of the country, particularly in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, vegetable farming, industry and also tourism. In view of the hilly terrain, transportation t... | What highway connecting Kathmandu to elsewhere in Nepal is currently being built? | {
"text": [
"BP"
],
"answer_start": [
500
]
} |
5735d0f46c16ec1900b92826 | Kathmandu | The total length of roads in Nepal is recorded to be (17,182 km (10,676 mi)), as of 2003–04. This fairly large network has helped the economic development of the country, particularly in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, vegetable farming, industry and also tourism. In view of the hilly terrain, transportation t... | In what direction out of Kathmandu does the Prithvi Highway travel? | {
"text": [
"west"
],
"answer_start": [
457
]
} |
5735d0f46c16ec1900b92827 | Kathmandu | The total length of roads in Nepal is recorded to be (17,182 km (10,676 mi)), as of 2003–04. This fairly large network has helped the economic development of the country, particularly in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, vegetable farming, industry and also tourism. In view of the hilly terrain, transportation t... | If one wished to travel north out of Kathmandu, what highway would be used? | {
"text": [
"Araniko"
],
"answer_start": [
466
]
} |
5735d1a86c16ec1900b92831 | Kathmandu | The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3.7 mi)) from the city centre. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal it has two terminals, one domestic and one international. At present, about 22 international airlin... | What is Nepal's primary airport for international travel? | {
"text": [
"Tribhuvan International Airport"
],
"answer_start": [
71
]
} |
5735d1a86c16ec1900b92832 | Kathmandu | The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3.7 mi)) from the city centre. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal it has two terminals, one domestic and one international. At present, about 22 international airlin... | Starting in the center of Kathmandu, how many kilometers must one travel to reach Tribhuvan International Airport? | {
"text": [
"6"
],
"answer_start": [
134
]
} |
5735d1a86c16ec1900b92833 | Kathmandu | The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3.7 mi)) from the city centre. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal it has two terminals, one domestic and one international. At present, about 22 international airlin... | How many airlines use Tribhuvan International for international flights? | {
"text": [
"22"
],
"answer_start": [
297
]
} |
5735d1a86c16ec1900b92834 | Kathmandu | The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3.7 mi)) from the city centre. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal it has two terminals, one domestic and one international. At present, about 22 international airlin... | From what city does Arkefly offer nonstop flights to Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"Amsterdam"
],
"answer_start": [
698
]
} |
5735d1a86c16ec1900b92835 | Kathmandu | The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3.7 mi)) from the city centre. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal it has two terminals, one domestic and one international. At present, about 22 international airlin... | Who operates flights between Kathmandu and Istanbul? | {
"text": [
"Turkish Airlines"
],
"answer_start": [
734
]
} |
5735d259012e2f140011a09d | Kathmandu | Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relat... | In what US state did Kathmandu first establish an international relationship? | {
"text": [
"Oregon"
],
"answer_start": [
229
]
} |
5735d259012e2f140011a09e | Kathmandu | Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relat... | What was Yangon previously known as? | {
"text": [
"Rangoon"
],
"answer_start": [
414
]
} |
5735d259012e2f140011a09f | Kathmandu | Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relat... | With what Belorussian city does Kathmandu have a relationship? | {
"text": [
"Minsk"
],
"answer_start": [
476
]
} |
5735d259012e2f140011a0a0 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relat... | In what year did Kathmandu create its initial international relationship? | {
"text": [
"1975"
],
"answer_start": [
199
]
} |
5735d259012e2f140011a0a1 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relat... | What is KMC an initialism of? | {
"text": [
"Kathmandu Metropolitan City"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
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