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Kathmandu
The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Buddhist religious practices...
When did the Kathmandu valley monuments receive WHS status?
{ "text": [ "2006" ], "answer_start": [ 468 ] }
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5735ba6ee853931400426aed
Kathmandu
The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli...
Where is a Durban Square located that is not preserved?
{ "text": [ "Kirtipur" ], "answer_start": [ 146 ] }
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5735ba6ee853931400426aee
Kathmandu
The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli...
What is the oldest dynasty to be represented with buildings in Kathmandu's Durbar Square?
{ "text": [ "Licchavi" ], "answer_start": [ 331 ] }
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5735ba6ee853931400426aef
Kathmandu
The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli...
How many temples are present in Kathmandu's Durbar Square?
{ "text": [ "50" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
1
5735ba6ee853931400426af0
Kathmandu
The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli...
When did a notable earthquake occur that damaged Kathmandu's Durbar Square?
{ "text": [ "April 2015" ], "answer_start": [ 610 ] }
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5735ba6ee853931400426af1
Kathmandu
The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli...
How many kingdoms have buildings present in the Durbar Square of Kathmandu?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
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5735bb2adc94161900571f65
Kathmandu
Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th...
What is Durga called in Nepali?
{ "text": [ "Taleju" ], "answer_start": [ 421 ] }
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5735bb2adc94161900571f66
Kathmandu
Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th...
How long is Kumari believed to incarnate Taleju?
{ "text": [ "until she menstruates" ], "answer_start": [ 456 ] }
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5735bb2adc94161900571f67
Kathmandu
Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th...
Who was the Royal Kumari as of late 2008?
{ "text": [ "Matina Shakya" ], "answer_start": [ 675 ] }
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5735bb2adc94161900571f68
Kathmandu
Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th...
What type of government did Nepal have after the monarchy?
{ "text": [ "Maoist" ], "answer_start": [ 737 ] }
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5735bb89e853931400426af7
Kathmandu
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula...
When was the Pashupatinath Temple built?
{ "text": [ "5th century" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
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5735bb89e853931400426af8
Kathmandu
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula...
What faith does the Pashupatinath Temple serve?
{ "text": [ "Hindu" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
1
5735bb89e853931400426af9
Kathmandu
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula...
What is another name for Pashupati?
{ "text": [ "Lord Shiva" ], "answer_start": [ 75 ] }
1
5735bb89e853931400426afa
Kathmandu
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula...
Prior to the secularization of Nepal, who was the country's national god?
{ "text": [ "Lord Pashupatinath" ], "answer_start": [ 278 ] }
1
5735bb89e853931400426afb
Kathmandu
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula...
Who damaged the Pashupatinath Temple in the 14th century?
{ "text": [ "Mughal invaders" ], "answer_start": [ 386 ] }
1
5735bca5dc94161900571f77
Kathmandu
Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla....
What people make up the majority of Pashupatinath followers?
{ "text": [ "Hindus" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
1
5735bca5dc94161900571f78
Kathmandu
Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla....
In what part of India do the Pashupatinath priests originate?
{ "text": [ "South" ], "answer_start": [ 266 ] }
1
5735bca5dc94161900571f79
Kathmandu
Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla....
What dynasty did Yaksha Malla belong to?
{ "text": [ "Malla" ], "answer_start": [ 296 ] }
1
5735bca5dc94161900571f7a
Kathmandu
Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla....
Who supposedly encouraged the usage of Karnataka Brahmin priests at Pashupatinath Temple?
{ "text": [ "Adi Shankaracharya" ], "answer_start": [ 387 ] }
1
5735bca5dc94161900571f7b
Kathmandu
Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla....
What is another term for Bharatam?
{ "text": [ "Unified India" ], "answer_start": [ 450 ] }
1
5735bd01dc94161900571f81
Kathmandu
The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen...
To what religion is Boudhanath holy?
{ "text": [ "Buddhist" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
1
5735bd01dc94161900571f82
Kathmandu
The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen...
What do the Newars call Boudhanath?
{ "text": [ "Khāsti" ], "answer_start": [ 214 ] }
1
5735bd01dc94161900571f83
Kathmandu
The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen...
What is Boudhanath called in Nepali?
{ "text": [ "Bauddha or Bodhnāth" ], "answer_start": [ 238 ] }
1
5735bd01dc94161900571f84
Kathmandu
The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen...
How far is Boudhanath from Kathmandu in miles?
{ "text": [ "7" ], "answer_start": [ 302 ] }
1
5735bd01dc94161900571f85
Kathmandu
The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen...
When did UNESCO make Boudhanath a World Heritage Site?
{ "text": [ "1979" ], "answer_start": [ 498 ] }
1
5735be65e853931400426b15
Kathmandu
The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E...
Who is pictured on the stupa's base?
{ "text": [ "Dhyani Buddha Amitabha" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
1
5735be65e853931400426b16
Kathmandu
The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E...
What is Ajima the deity of?
{ "text": [ "smallpox" ], "answer_start": [ 309 ] }
1
5735be65e853931400426b17
Kathmandu
The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E...
What are gompas?
{ "text": [ "monasteries" ], "answer_start": [ 719 ] }
1
5735be65e853931400426b18
Kathmandu
The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E...
Visitors from what faith routinely visit the stupa?
{ "text": [ "Tibetan Buddhist" ], "answer_start": [ 354 ] }
1
5735be65e853931400426b19
Kathmandu
The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E...
What mantra is engraved on the stupa's prayer wheels?
{ "text": [ "om mani padme hum" ], "answer_start": [ 193 ] }
1
5735bed6dc94161900571f8b
Kathmandu
Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o...
In what part of Kathmandu is Swayambhu located?
{ "text": [ "northwestern" ], "answer_start": [ 52 ] }
1
5735bed6dc94161900571f8c
Kathmandu
Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o...
What faith does Swayambhu belong to?
{ "text": [ "Buddhist" ], "answer_start": [ 15 ] }
1
5735bed6dc94161900571f8d
Kathmandu
Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o...
Other than Buddhists, who worships at Swayambhu?
{ "text": [ "Hindus" ], "answer_start": [ 212 ] }
1
5735bed6dc94161900571f8e
Kathmandu
Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o...
In how many directions does the Buddha of Swayambhu look?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 344 ] }
1
5735bed6dc94161900571f8f
Kathmandu
Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o...
In Swayambhu, what is present in the small area above the tiers?
{ "text": [ "gajur" ], "answer_start": [ 588 ] }
1
5735bf26e853931400426b28
Kathmandu
Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. The art objects are also seen in street corners, lanes, private courtyards and in open ground. Mos...
Kathmandu valley contains art made of metal, terracotta, wood and what other substance?
{ "text": [ "stone" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
1
5735bf26e853931400426b29
Kathmandu
Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. The art objects are also seen in street corners, lanes, private courtyards and in open ground. Mos...
What is the most typical type of art in the Kathmandu valley?
{ "text": [ "icons" ], "answer_start": [ 344 ] }
1
5735bf26e853931400426b2a
Kathmandu
Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. The art objects are also seen in street corners, lanes, private courtyards and in open ground. Mos...
In what year could Nepal be said to have been discovered by the outside world?
{ "text": [ "1950" ], "answer_start": [ 527 ] }
1
5735bf8cdc94161900571f95
Kathmandu
The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ...
What types of deities are Bhavani and Durga?
{ "text": [ "Mother Goddesses" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
1
5735bf8cdc94161900571f96
Kathmandu
The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ...
What is Sri-Lakshmi a deity of?
{ "text": [ "wealth" ], "answer_start": [ 237 ] }
1
5735bf8cdc94161900571f97
Kathmandu
The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ...
By tradition, what notable figure came to Nepal 250 years before the birth of Christ?
{ "text": [ "Ashoka" ], "answer_start": [ 380 ] }
1
5735bf8cdc94161900571f98
Kathmandu
The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ...
When did the Licchavi period end?
{ "text": [ "900" ], "answer_start": [ 598 ] }
1
5735bf8cdc94161900571f99
Kathmandu
The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ...
What is another name for the Licchavi period?
{ "text": [ "classical" ], "answer_start": [ 573 ] }
1
5735c028e853931400426b35
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p...
Along with the National Museum of Nepal, what notable Nepalese museum is present in Kathmandu?
{ "text": [ "Natural History Museum of Nepal" ], "answer_start": [ 107 ] }
1
5735c028e853931400426b36
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p...
From what time period are the oldest artifacts in Kathmandu museums?
{ "text": [ "5th century" ], "answer_start": [ 658 ] }
1
5735c028e853931400426b37
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p...
Along with Buddhism, what religion has had a significant influence on Nepal?
{ "text": [ "Hinduism" ], "answer_start": [ 214 ] }
1
5735c028e853931400426b38
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p...
What Kathmandu valley area was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?
{ "text": [ "Monument Zones" ], "answer_start": [ 353 ] }
1
5735c028e853931400426b39
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p...
How many Monument Zones are present in the Kathmandu valley?
{ "text": [ "seven" ], "answer_start": [ 334 ] }
1
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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...
In what area of Kathmandu is the National Museum?
{ "text": [ "western" ], "answer_start": [ 38 ] }
1
5735c081e853931400426b40
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 stupa is close to the National Museum?
{ "text": [ "Swayambhunath" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
1
5735c081e853931400426b41
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...
Who built the building that contains the National Museum?
{ "text": [ "Bhimsen Thapa" ], "answer_start": [ 188 ] }
1
5735c081e853931400426b42
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...
When was the National Museum founded?
{ "text": [ "1928" ], "answer_start": [ 382 ] }
1
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" ], "answer_start": [ 505 ] }
1
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" ], "answer_start": [ 76 ] }
1
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" ], "answer_start": [ 345 ] }
1
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" ], "answer_start": [ 656 ] }
1
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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?
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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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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?
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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?
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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" ], "answer_start": [ 511 ] }
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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?
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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" ], "answer_start": [ 162 ] }
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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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" ], "answer_start": [ 411 ] }
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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" ], "answer_start": [ 519 ] }
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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?
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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 ] }
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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?
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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" ], "answer_start": [ 445 ] }
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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?
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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?
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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 ] }
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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?
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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" ], "answer_start": [ 219 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
1
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 ] }
1
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 ] }
1
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 ] }
1
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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
1
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 ] }
1
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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
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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 ] }
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