praj-17/QA-MCQ-Open-ended huggingface dataset:
Title: Houston
Context: Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of where the city was established. The burgeoning port and railroad industry, combined with oil discovery in 1901, has induced continual surges in the city's population. In the mid-twentieth century, Houston became the home of the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions—and NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center is located.

question: When was Houston founded? 

answer: 1836

question: Where is Allen's Landing? 

answer: Buffalo Bayou

question: When was the City of Houston incorporated? 

answer: June 5, 1837

question: For whom was Houston named? 

answer: Sam Houston

question: For what battle was Sam Houston known as commander? 

answer: Battle of San Jacinto
Title: Houston
Context: Located in the American South, Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million (21.4 percent) residents who were born outside the United States, with nearly two-thirds of the area's foreign-born population from south of the United States–Mexico border. Additionally, more than one in five foreign-born residents are from Asia. The city is home to the nation's third-largest concentration of consular offices, representing 86 countries.

question: In what part of the United States is Houston located? 

answer: South

question: What part of the Houston population is growing? 

answer: international community

question: How many of the people who live in Houston were foreign born? 

answer: 1.1 million

question: What percentage of Houston's foreign born population is from south of the U.S.-Mexican border? 

answer: two-thirds

question: How many foreign born Houstonites are from Asia? 

answer: one in five
Title: Houston
Context: In 1900, after Galveston was struck by a devastating hurricane, efforts to make Houston into a viable deep-water port were accelerated. The following year, oil discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont prompted the development of the Texas petroleum industry. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt approved a $1 million improvement project for the Houston Ship Channel. By 1910 the city's population had reached 78,800, almost doubling from a decade before. African-Americans formed a large part of the city's population, numbering 23,929 people, or nearly one-third of the residents.

question: What event caused an increase in effort to promote the Houston port? 

answer: hurricane

question: Where was oil found that promoted the development of the oil industry in Houston? 

answer: Spindletop

question: Near what Texas city is the Spindletop oil field located? 

answer: Beaumont

question: In what year did Houston's population reach 78,000? 

answer: 1910

question: Who approved the improvement project for the Houston ship channel? 

answer: President Theodore Roosevelt
Title: Houston
Context: According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 656.3 square miles (1,700 km2); this comprises 634.0 square miles (1,642 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) of water. The Piney Woods is north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie which resembles the Deep South, and are all still visible in surrounding areas. Flatness of the local terrain, when combined with urban sprawl, has made flooding a recurring problem for the city. Downtown stands about 50 feet (15 m) above sea level, and the highest point in far northwest Houston is about 125 feet (38 m) in elevation. The city once relied on groundwater for its needs, but land subsidence forced the city to turn to ground-level water sources such as Lake Houston, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston. The city owns surface water rights for 1.20 billion gallons of water a day in addition to 150 million gallons a day worth of groundwater.

question: What is the square mile area of Houston? 

answer: 656.3 square miles

question: How much of Houston's total area is water? 

answer: 22.3 square miles

question: In what topography is Houston located? 

answer: gulf coastal plain

question: How is the vegetation of the area classified? 

answer: temperate grassland and forest

question: What kind of weather event is a recurring problem for Houston? 

answer: flooding
Title: Houston
Context: During the summer months, it is common for temperatures to reach over 90 °F (32 °C), with an average of 106.5 days per year, including a majority from June to September, with a high of 90 °F or above and 4.6 days at or over 100 °F (38 °C). However, humidity usually yields a higher heat index. Summer mornings average over 90 percent relative humidity. Winds are often light in the summer and offer little relief, except in the far southeastern outskirts near the Gulf coast and Galveston. To cope with the strong humidity and heat, people use air conditioning in nearly every vehicle and building. In 1980, Houston was described as the "most air-conditioned place on earth". Officially, the hottest temperature ever recorded in Houston is 109 °F (43 °C), which was reached both on September 4, 2000 and August 28, 2011.

question: How many days per year are Houston temperatures over 90 degrees? 

answer: 106.5

question: How many days a year do Houston temperatures average above 100 degrees? 

answer: 4.6

question: What weather factor produces a higher heat index? 

answer: humidity

question: What weather factor provides little in heat relief in Houston? 

answer: Winds

question: What was the highest temperature recorded in Houston? 

answer: 109 °F
Title: Houston
Context: Houston is considered to be a politically divided city whose balance of power often sways between Republicans and Democrats. Much of the city's wealthier areas vote Republican while the city's working class and minority areas vote Democratic. According to the 2005 Houston Area Survey, 68 percent of non-Hispanic whites in Harris County are declared or favor Republicans while 89 percent of non-Hispanic blacks in the area are declared or favor Democrats. About 62 percent Hispanics (of any race) in the area are declared or favor Democrats. The city has often been known to be the most politically diverse city in Texas, a state known for being generally conservative. As a result, the city is often a contested area in statewide elections. In 2009, Houston became the first US city with a population over 1 million citizens to elect a gay mayor, by electing Annise Parker.

question: What is the political climate of Houston? 

answer: divided

question: Who in Houston tends to vote Republican? 

answer: wealthier areas

question: How do the working and minority areas vote in Houston? 

answer: Democratic

question: What percent of Hispanics vote Democrat? 

answer: 62 percent

question: What percent of non-Hispanic whites vote Republican? 

answer: 68 percent
Title: Houston
Context: According to the 2010 Census, whites made up 51% of Houston's population; 26% of the total population were non-Hispanic whites. Blacks or African Americans made up 25% of Houston's population. American Indians made up 0.7% of the population. Asians made up 6% (1.7% Vietnamese, 1.3% Chinese, 1.3% Indian, 0.9% Pakistani, 0.4% Filipino, 0.3% Korean, 0.1% Japanese), while Pacific Islanders made up 0.1%. Individuals from some other race made up 15.2% of the city's population, of which 0.2% were non-Hispanic. Individuals from two or more races made up 3.3% of the city. At the 2000 Census, there were 1,953,631 people and the population density was 3,371.7 people per square mile (1,301.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 49.3% White, 25.3% African American, 5.3% Asian, 0.7% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.5% from some other race, and 3.1% from two or more races. In addition, Hispanics made up 37.4% of Houston's population while non-Hispanic whites made up 30.8%, down from 62.4% in 1970.

question: How much of Houston's population is white? 

answer: 51%

question: What percentage of Houston's population is African-American? 

answer: 25%

question: What group makes up 6 % of Houston's population? 

answer: Asians

question: According to the 2000 census, what is the population of Houston? 

answer: 1,953,631

question: What was the percentage of whites in 1970? 

answer: 62.4%
Title: Houston
Context: The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 was $489 billion, making it the fourth-largest of any metropolitan area in the United States and larger than Austria's, Venezuela's, or South Africa's GDP. Only 26 countries other than the United States have a gross domestic product exceeding Houston's regional gross area product (GAP). In 2010, mining (which consists almost entirely of exploration and production of oil and gas in Houston) accounted for 26.3% of Houston's GAP up sharply in response to high energy prices and a decreased worldwide surplus of oil production capacity, followed by engineering services, health services, and manufacturing.

question: What was Houston's gross domestic product in 2012? 

answer: $489 billion

question: Where in the rankings does Houston's gross domestic product place it compared to other U.S. domestic areas? 

answer: fourth-largest

question: How many other countries have a gross domestic product exceeding Houston's? 

answer: 26

question: How much did oil and gas exploration and production make up Houston's gross product? 

answer: 26.3%

question: Under what category does oil and gas exploration fall? 

answer: mining
Title: Houston
Context: The Baylor College of Medicine has annually been considered within the top ten medical schools in the nation; likewise, the MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked as one of the top two U.S. hospitals specializing in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report since 1990. The Menninger Clinic, a renowned psychiatric treatment center, is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and The Methodist Hospital System. With hospital locations nationwide and headquarters in Houston, the Triumph Healthcare hospital system is the third largest long term acute care provider nationally.

question: What Houston medical school ranks in the top ten U.S. medical schools? 

answer: Baylor College of Medicine

question: How does MD Anderson Cancer Center rank in US hospitals dealing with cancer care? 

answer: one of the top two

question: What type of treatments does the Menninger Clinic offer? 

answer: psychiatric

question: What is the third largest acute care center in the U.S.? 

answer: Triumph Healthcare

question: Where is the Triumph Healthcare hospital headquartered? 

answer: Houston
Title: Houston
Context: In 2013, Houston was identified as the #1 U.S. city for job creation by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics after it was not only the first major city to regain all the jobs lost in the preceding economic downturn, but after the crash, more than two jobs were added for every one lost. Economist and vice president of research at the Greater Houston Partnership Patrick Jankowski attributed Houston's success to the ability of the region's real estate and energy industries to learn from historical mistakes. Furthermore, Jankowski stated that "more than 100 foreign-owned companies relocated, expanded or started new businesses in Houston" between 2008 and 2010, and this openness to external business boosted job creation during a period when domestic demand was problematically low. Also in 2013, Houston again appeared on Forbes' list of Best Places for Business and Careers.

question: Where did Houston rank for job creation in 2013? 

answer: #1

question: How many jobs did Houston add for every one lost? 

answer: two

question: How many foreign companies relocated to Houston? 

answer: more than 100

question: On what Forbes list did Houston appear in 2013? 

answer: Best Places for Business and Careers

question: What was Houston the first city to do regain after the recession caused job loss? 

answer: jobs lost
Title: Houston
Context: Three community college districts exist with campuses in and around Houston. The Houston Community College System serves most of Houston. The northwestern through northeastern parts of the city are served by various campuses of the Lone Star College System, while the southeastern portion of Houston is served by San Jacinto College, and a northeastern portion is served by Lee College. The Houston Community College and Lone Star College systems are within the 10 largest institutions of higher learning in the United States.

question: How many community colleges serve Houston? 

answer: Three

question: How are the Houston Community College and Lone Star College systems ranked among educational facilities? 

answer: within the 10 largest

question: What college system serves most of Houston? 

answer: Houston Community College System

question: Which community college system serves the northwestern and northeastern areas? 

answer: Lone Star College System

question: What part of Houston does San Jacinto College serve? 

answer: southeastern
Title: Houston
Context: METRO began light rail service on January 1, 2004, with the inaugural track ("Red Line") running about 8 miles (13 km) from the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD), which traverses through the Texas Medical Center and terminates at NRG Park. METRO is currently in the design phase of a 10-year expansion plan that will add five more lines. and expand the current Red Line. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service three times a week to Houston via the Sunset Limited (Los Angeles–New Orleans), which stops at a train station on the north side of the downtown area. The station saw 14,891 boardings and alightings in fiscal year 2008. In 2012, there was a 25 percent increase in ridership to 20,327 passengers embarking from the Houston Amtrak station.

question: When did Houston start using light rail lines? 

answer: January 1, 2004

question: How long was the first light rail line in Houston? 

answer: about 8 miles

question: Where did the Red Line rail track terminate? 

answer: NRG Park

question: How many new rail lines are planned for the future in Houston light rail? 

answer: five

question: How many passengers used Amtrak to embark at Houston? 

answer: 20,327
Title: Houston
Context: The second-largest commercial airport is William P. Hobby Airport (named Houston International Airport until 1967) which operates primarily short- to medium-haul domestic flights. However, in 2015 Southwest Airlines launched service from a new international terminal at Hobby airport to several destinations in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. These were the first international flights flown from Hobby since 1969. Houston's aviation history is showcased in the 1940 Air Terminal Museum located in the old terminal building on the west side of the airport. Hobby Airport has been recognized with two awards for being one of the top five performing airports in the world and for customer service by Airports Council International.

question: What is the second airport that serves Houston? 

answer: William P. Hobby Airport

question: What was the earlier name of Hobby Airport? 

answer: Houston International Airport

question: When was Houston International Airport renamed to Hobby Airport? 

answer: 1967

question: Which airline now offers international flights from Hobby Airport? 

answer: Southwest Airlines

question: For what is Hobby Airport ranked in the top five performing airports? 

answer: customer service
Title: Houston
Context: The Houston area has over 150 active faults (estimated to be 300 active faults) with an aggregate length of up to 310 miles (500 km), including the Long Point–Eureka Heights fault system which runs through the center of the city. There have been no significant historically recorded earthquakes in Houston, but researchers do not discount the possibility of such quakes having occurred in the deeper past, nor occurring in the future. Land in some areas southeast of Houston is sinking because water has been pumped out of the ground for many years. It may be associated with slip along the faults; however, the slippage is slow and not considered an earthquake, where stationary faults must slip suddenly enough to create seismic waves. These faults also tend to move at a smooth rate in what is termed "fault creep", which further reduces the risk of an earthquake.

question: How many estimated active faults does Houston have? 

answer: 300

question: What is the total length of the Houston faults? 

answer: 310 miles

question: What geological feature has been removed underground to cause sinking in areas of southeast Houston? 

answer: water

question: Which of the geologic faults run through the center of Houston? 

answer: Long Point–Eureka Heights

question: What is a slow smooth rate of movement of faults called? 

answer: fault creep
Title: Houston
Context: Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation. The ward designation is the progenitor of the eleven current-day geographically oriented Houston City Council districts. Locations in Houston are generally classified as either being inside or outside the Interstate 610 Loop. The inside encompasses the central business district and many residential neighborhoods that predate World War II. More recently, high-density residential areas have been developed within the loop. The city's outlying areas, suburbs and enclaves are located outside of the loop. Beltway 8 encircles the city another 5 miles (8.0 km) farther out.

question: What system of incorporation was used in 1837 by Houston? 

answer: ward system

question: What is the present day system being used by Houston for representation? 

answer: Houston City Council districts

question: What highway is used to designate locations in Houston? 

answer: Interstate 610 Loop

question: Beside older pre-World War II residences, what is found inside the Loop?  

answer: central business district

question: What highway circles the outer areas of Houston? 

answer: Beltway 8
Title: Houston
Context: Centered on Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road, the Uptown District boomed during the 1970s and early 1980s when a collection of mid-rise office buildings, hotels, and retail developments appeared along Interstate 610 west. Uptown became one of the most prominent instances of an edge city. The tallest building in Uptown is the 64-floor, 901-foot (275 m)-tall, Philip Johnson and John Burgee designed landmark Williams Tower (known as the Transco Tower until 1999). At the time of construction, it was believed to be the world's tallest skyscraper outside of a central business district. The new 20-story Skanska building and BBVA Compass Plaza are the newest office buildings built in Uptown after 30 years. The Uptown District is also home to buildings designed by noted architects I. M. Pei, César Pelli, and Philip Johnson. In the late 1990s and early 2000s decade, there was a mini-boom of mid-rise and high-rise residential tower construction, with several over 30 stories tall. Since 2000 more than 30 high-rise buildings have gone up in Houston; all told, 72 high-rises tower over the city, which adds up to about 8,300 units. In 2002, Uptown had more than 23 million square feet (2,100,000 m²) of office space with 16 million square feet (1,500,000 m²) of Class A office space.

question: What area is located at Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road? 

answer: Uptown District

question: When did the Uptown district expand? 

answer: 1970s and early 1980s

question: What is the tallest building in Uptown Houston? 

answer: Williams Tower

question: How many square feet of office space did Houston have in Uptown in 2002? 

answer: 23 million

question: Until 1999 what was the Williams Tower known as? 

answer: Transco Tower
Title: Houston
Context: Houston is recognized worldwide for its energy industry—particularly for oil and natural gas—as well as for biomedical research and aeronautics. Renewable energy sources—wind and solar—are also growing economic bases in the city. The Houston Ship Channel is also a large part of Houston's economic base. Because of these strengths, Houston is designated as a global city by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network and global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney. The Houston area is the top U.S. market for exports, surpassing New York City in 2013, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. In 2012, the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land area recorded $110.3 billion in merchandise exports. Petroleum products, chemicals, and oil and gas extraction equipment accounted for approximately two-thirds of the metropolitan area's exports last year. The Top 3 destinations for exports were Mexico, Canada, and Brazil.

question: Besides oil and gas, what is Houston known for? 

answer: biomedical research and aeronautics

question: What other industry is a large part of Houston's economy? 

answer: Houston Ship Channel

question: What designation does the Globalization and World Cities Study Group give Houston? 

answer: global city

question: In what did Houston pass New York City in 2013? 

answer: market for exports

question: How much in dollars did the Houston area export in 2012? 

answer: $110.3 billion
Title: Houston
Context: In 2008, Houston received top ranking on Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best Cities of 2008 list, which ranks cities on their local economy, employment opportunities, reasonable living costs, and quality of life. The city ranked fourth for highest increase in the local technological innovation over the preceding 15 years, according to Forbes magazine. In the same year, the city ranked second on the annual Fortune 500 list of company headquarters, first for Forbes magazine's Best Cities for College Graduates, and first on their list of Best Cities to Buy a Home. In 2010, the city was rated the best city for shopping, according to Forbes.

question: How did Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best Cities rate Houston? 

answer: top ranking

question: When did Houston receive a ranking in the top of Kiplinger's Best cities list? 

answer: 2008

question: Where did Forbes magazine place Houston for technological innovation? 

answer: fourth

question: Where did Houston place for Fortune 500 companies? 

answer: second

question: When was Houston ranked the best city for shopping? 

answer: 2010
Title: Houston
Context: Houston has sports teams for every major professional league except the National Hockey League (NHL). The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion team formed in 1962 (known as the "Colt .45s" until 1965) that made one World Series appearance in 2005. The Houston Rockets are a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise based in the city since 1971. They have won two NBA Championships: in 1994 and 1995 under star players Hakeem Olajuwon, Otis Thorpe, Clyde Drexler, Vernon Maxwell, and Kenny Smith. The Houston Texans are a National Football League (NFL) expansion team formed in 2002. The Houston Dynamo are a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise that has been based in Houston since 2006 after they won two MLS Cup titles in 2006 and 2007. The Houston Dash play in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The Scrap Yard Dawgs, a women's pro softball team, is expected to play in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) from 2016.

question: For which sports team category does Houston not have a team ? 

answer: National Hockey League

question: Since what year have the Houston Rockets been a Houston team? 

answer: 1971

question: When were the Houston Astros formed? 

answer: 1962

question: Until 1965 what were the Houston Astros called? 

answer: Colt .45s

question: When were the Houston Astros in the World Series? 

answer: 2005