praj-17/QA-MCQ-Open-ended huggingface dataset:
Title: Myanmar
Context: A major battleground, Burma was devastated during World War II. By March 1942, within months after they entered the war, Japanese troops had advanced on Rangoon and the British administration had collapsed. A Burmese Executive Administration headed by Ba Maw was established by the Japanese in August 1942. Wingate's British Chindits were formed into long-range penetration groups trained to operate deep behind Japanese lines. A similar American unit, Merrill's Marauders, followed the Chindits into the Burmese jungle in 1943. Beginning in late 1944, allied troops launched a series of offensives that led to the end of Japanese rule in July 1945. The battles were intense with much of Burma laid waste by the fighting. Overall, the Japanese lost some 150,000 men in Burma. Only 1,700 prisoners were taken.

question: Was Burma effected by the world wars? 

answer: Burma was devastated during World War II

question: Did the British protect Burma as its colony during WWII? 

answer: the British administration had collapsed

question: Where groups from Burma an advantage to the Allies during WWII? 

answer: British Chindits were formed into long-range penetration groups trained to operate deep behind Japanese lines. A similar American unit, Merrill's Marauders

question: How many soldiers were lost by the Japanese in Burma during WWII ? 

answer: the Japanese lost some 150,000 men in Burma

question: When did the temporary Japanese rule end in Burma? 

answer: the end of Japanese rule in July 1945
Title: Myanmar
Context: Following World War II, Aung San negotiated the Panglong Agreement with ethnic leaders that guaranteed the independence of Myanmar as a unified state. Aung Zan Wai, Pe Khin, Bo Hmu Aung, Sir Maung Gyi, Dr. Sein Mya Maung, Myoma U Than Kywe were among the negotiators of the historical Panglong Conference negotiated with Bamar leader General Aung San and other ethnic leaders in 1947. In 1947, Aung San became Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Myanmar, a transitional government. But in July 1947, political rivals assassinated Aung San and several cabinet members.

question: Who negotiated the agreement that Burma would be free from forgien rule ? 

answer: Aung San

question: What is the name of the agreement that guarantee Burma's freedom from foreign rule ? 

answer: the Panglong Agreement

question: What leaders were present during the negotiations made for freedom of the Burmese people? 

answer: Aung Zan Wai, Pe Khin, Bo Hmu Aung, Sir Maung Gyi, Dr. Sein Mya Maung, Myoma U Than Kywe

question: What position did Aung San hold in the Burmese government? 

answer: Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Myanmar

question: When did and how did Aung San pass away ? 

answer: July 1947, political rivals assassinated Aung San
Title: Myanmar
Context: In 1988, unrest over economic mismanagement and political oppression by the government led to widespread pro-democracy demonstrations throughout the country known as the 8888 Uprising. Security forces killed thousands of demonstrators, and General Saw Maung staged a coup d'état and formed the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC). In 1989, SLORC declared martial law after widespread protests. The military government finalised plans for People's Assembly elections on 31 May 1989. SLORC changed the country's official English name from the "Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma" to the "Union of Myanmar" in 1989.

question: What are the 1988 demonstrations in Burma called? 

answer: 8888 Uprising

question: Who lead the government coup in 1988 ? 

answer: General Saw Maung

question: Why was marshal law declared in Burma in 1989? 

answer: declared martial law after widespread protests.

question: What was the official name of Burma changed to by the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) 

answer: Union of Myanmar

question: Have elections been held in Burma since the military coup in 1988 ? 

answer: The military government finalised plans for People's Assembly elections on 31 May 1989
Title: Myanmar
Context: In August 2007, an increase in the price of diesel and petrol led to Saffron Revolution led by Buddhist monks that were dealt with harshly by the government. The government cracked down on them on 26 September 2007. The crackdown was harsh, with reports of barricades at the Shwedagon Pagoda and monks killed. There were also rumours of disagreement within the Burmese armed forces, but none was confirmed. The military crackdown against unarmed protesters was widely condemned as part of the International reactions to the Saffron Revolution and led to an increase in economic sanctions against the Burmese Government.

question: What was the cause of the insurrection in the summer of 2007 ? 

answer: an increase in the price of diesel and petrol

question: What was the name of the insurgency lead by Buddhist Monks? 

answer: Saffron Revolution

question: Did the insurgency lead to any economic changes in Burma ? 

answer: an increase in economic sanctions against the Burmese Government.

question: How did the world respond to the reported acts of military violence during the Burmese revolution of 2007? 

answer: The military crackdown against unarmed protesters was widely condemned as part of the International reactions
Title: Myanmar
Context: In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis caused extensive damage in the densely populated, rice-farming delta of the Irrawaddy Division. It was the worst natural disaster in Burmese history with reports of an estimated 200,000 people dead or missing, and damage totalled to 10 billion US Dollars, and as many as 1 million left homeless. In the critical days following this disaster, Myanmar's isolationist government was accused of hindering United Nations recovery efforts. Humanitarian aid was requested but concerns about foreign military or intelligence presence in the country delayed the entry of United States military planes delivering medicine, food, and other supplies.

question: What natural disaster caused detrimental effects to the Irrawaddy section of Burma in May of 2008 ?   

answer: Cyclone Nargis

question: What is the main crop of the delta of the Irrawaddy section of Burma? 

answer: rice

question: How many people were reported missing or deceased due to the natural disaster of 2007 ? 

answer: estimated 200,000 people dead or missing

question: How much was the financial cost of the damages of the 2007 natural disaster in Burma ? 

answer: 10 billion US Dollars

question: Did the government of Myanmar welcome the international efforts of assistance? 

answer: Myanmar's isolationist government was accused of hindering United Nations recovery efforts
Title: Myanmar
Context: In October 2012 the number of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar included the Kachin conflict, between the Pro-Christian Kachin Independence Army and the government; a civil war between the Rohingya Muslims, and the government and non-government groups in Rakhine State; and a conflict between the Shan, Lahu and Karen minority groups, and the government in the eastern half of the country. In addition al-Qaeda signalled an intention to become involved in Myanmar. In a video released 3 September 2014 mainly addressed to India, the militant group's leader Ayman al-Zawahiri said al-Qaeda had not forgotten the Muslims of Myanmar and that the group was doing "what they can to rescue you". In response, the military raised its level of alertness while the Burmese Muslim Association issued a statement saying Muslims would not tolerate any threat to their motherland.

question: In 2012 what was the the disturbance with the government running smoothly ? Burma?  

answer: the number of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar

question: Were any religious groups involved in the scrimmages ?  

answer: Pro-Christian Kachin Independence Army a

question: Were any terrorist groups involved in the Burmese conflicts ?  

answer: al-Qaeda

question: Does al-Qaeda believe that Muslims in Burma are in danger? 

answer: Ayman al-Zawahiri said al-Qaeda had not forgotten the Muslims of Myanmar and that the group was doing "what they can to rescue you".

question: Did Muslims in Burma give a repose to statements made by al-Qaeda?  

answer: the Burmese Muslim Association issued a statement saying Muslims would not tolerate any threat to their motherland.
Title: Myanmar
Context: Armed conflict between ethnic Chinese rebels and the Myanmar Armed Forces have resulted in the Kokang offensive in February 2015. The conflict had forced 40,000 to 50,000 civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter on the Chinese side of the border. During the incident the government of China was accused of giving military assistance to the ethnic Chinese rebels. Burmese officials have been historically 'manipulated' and pressured by the communist Chinese government throughout Burmese modern history to create closer and binding ties with China, creating a Chinese satellite state in Southeast Asia.

question: What country was Burma involved with in 2015 

answer: Armed conflict between ethnic Chinese rebels and the Myanmar Armed Forces

question: Were there any refuges that resulted from the Burmese conflict in 2015? 

answer: The conflict had forced 40,000 to 50,000 civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter

question: What was the government of China accused of during the Kokang offensive ? 

answer: China was accused of giving military assistance to the ethnic Chinese rebels.

question: Is China an affect on the government in Burma ? 

answer: Burmese officials have been historically 'manipulated' and pressured by the communist Chinese

question: To what benefit of China has its interest in the Burmese government brought about ? 

answer: creating a Chinese satellite state in Southeast Asia
Title: Myanmar
Context: The goal of the Burmese constitutional referendum of 2008, held on 10 May 2008, is the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy". As part of the referendum process, the name of the country was changed from the "Union of Myanmar" to the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar", and general elections were held under the new constitution in 2010. Observer accounts of the 2010 election describe the event as mostly peaceful; however, allegations of polling station irregularities were raised, and the United Nations (UN) and a number of Western countries condemned the elections as fraudulent.

question: Where the elections of 2010 conducted fairly in Burma? 

answer: allegations of polling station irregularities were raised

question: Were the results of the 2010 elections accepted by the United Nations? 

answer: the United Nations (UN) and a number of Western countries condemned the elections as fraudulent.

question: What is the name that Burma held before 2010?  

answer: Union of Myanmar

question: Why was the referendum in 2008 ? 

answer: the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy"
Title: Myanmar
Context: Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway. According to some reports, the military's presence continues as the label 'disciplined democracy' suggests. This label asserts that the Burmese military is allowing certain civil liberties while clandestinely institutionalising itself further into Burmese politics. Such an assertion assumes that reforms only occurred when the military was able to safeguard its own interests through the transition—here, "transition" does not refer to a transition to a liberal democracy, but transition to a quasi-military rule.

question: Is Burma now a democratic nation? 

answer: Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway

question: Does the military still have a government presence in Burma ? 

answer: the military's presence continues

question: What type of government does Burma operate under ? 

answer: 'disciplined democracy

question: Does the military presence interfere with the day to day running of the government ? 

answer: reforms only occurred when the military was able to safeguard its own interests
Title: Myanmar
Context: Since the 2010 election, the government has embarked on a series of reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy, a mixed economy, and reconciliation, although doubts persist about the motives that underpin such reforms. The series of reforms includes the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, the granting of general amnesties for more than 200 political prisoners, new labour laws that permit labour unions and strikes, a relaxation of press censorship, and the regulation of currency practices.

question: In what direction is the government of Burma ultimately attempting to go? 

answer: reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy

question: What type of economy is Burma attempting to reach? 

answer: a mixed economy

question: Where was  Aung San Suu Kyi confined during his imprisonment in Burma ? 

answer: house arrest

question: What happened to the political prisoner being held in Burma ? 

answer: granting of general amnesties for more than 200 political prisoners

question: Are groups who represent workers allowed to express their opinions in protest in Burma? 

answer: new labour laws that permit labour unions and strikes
Title: Myanmar
Context: The impact of the post-election reforms has been observed in numerous areas, including ASEAN's approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in December 2011 for the encouragement of further progress—it was the first visit by a Secretary of State in more than fifty years (Clinton met with the Burmese president and former military commander Thein Sein, as well as opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi); and the participation of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party in the 2012 by-elections, facilitated by the government's abolition of the laws that previously barred the NLD. As of July 2013, about 100 political prisoners remain imprisoned, while conflict between the Burmese Army and local insurgent groups continues.

question: Have the changes in Burmese law been of benefit to the country in international views ?  

answer: approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

question: Who was the United States Secretary of State who visited Myanmar in 2014? 

answer: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

question: How long was the interval between the visits from the United States Secretary of State officials ? 

answer: more than fifty years

question: What political party does Aung San Suu Kyi belong to ? 

answer: National League for Democracy (NLD) party
Title: Myanmar
Context: In 1 April 2012 by-elections the NLD won 43 of the 45 available seats; previously an illegal organisation, the NLD had never won a Burmese election until this time. The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar. Following announcement of the by-elections, the Freedom House organisation raised concerns about "reports of fraud and harassment in the lead up to elections, including the March 23 deportation of Somsri Hananuntasuk, executive director of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), a regional network of civil society organisations promoting democratization." However, uncertainties exist as some other political prisoners have not been released and clashes between Burmese troops and local insurgent groups continue.

question: Who raised concerns of fraud in the elections held in the Burma 2012 elections ? 

answer: the Freedom House organisation raised concerns

question: Did all of the political prisoners obtain freedom due to the election in Burma of 2012 ?  

answer: some other political prisoners have not been released

question: Who was expelled from Myanmar before the elections of 2012 and what position did they hold ? 

answer: Somsri Hananuntasuk, executive director of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL)

question: Are international monitors used in the elections of Burma ? 

answer: The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar

question: Does the political party of Aung San Suu Ky hold any positions among the ruling faction ? 

answer: 43 of the 45 available seats
Title: Myanmar
Context: Burma is bordered in the northwest by the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh and the Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh states of India. Its north and northeast border is with the Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunnan province for a Sino-Burman border total of 2,185 km (1,358 mi). It is bounded by Laos and Thailand to the southeast. Burma has 1,930 km (1,200 mi) of contiguous coastline along the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea to the southwest and the south, which forms one quarter of its total perimeter.

question: What countries surround the border that is opposite the southwest border of Burma? 

answer: Burma is bordered in the northwest by the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh and the Mizoram

question: What sea is an integral part of the Burma landscape ? 

answer: Andaman Sea to the southwest and the south, which forms one quarter of its total perimeter.

question: How many miles of uninterrupted coastline does Burma encompass? 

answer: 1,200 mi

question: What is the name of the bay along the southwest coast of Burma ? 

answer: Bay of Bengal

question: What region lays along the north border of Burma and is famed for the presence of monks ? 

answer: the Tibet Autonomous Region
Title: Myanmar
Context: Much of the country lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator. It lies in the monsoon region of Asia, with its coastal regions receiving over 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of rain annually. Annual rainfall in the delta region is approximately 2,500 mm (98.4 in), while average annual rainfall in the Dry Zone in central Myanmar is less than 1,000 mm (39.4 in). The Northern regions of Myanmar are the coolest, with average temperatures of 21 °C (70 °F). Coastal and delta regions have an average maximum temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F).

question: Where does the majority of the Burmese country fall on the globe ? 

answer: Much of the country lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator

question: How much rain is received in the region where Burma is located ? 

answer: 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of rain annually

question: What is the expected rainfall in the zone considered to be dry in Burma ? 

answer: 1,000 mm (39.4 in

question: What is the average temperature of the coldest  part of Burma and where is it located ? 

answer: The Northern regions of Myanmar are the coolest, with average temperatures of 21 °C (70 °F).

question: How warm does it get at the height of summer along the in the delta and coastal regions of Burma? 

answer: Coastal and delta regions have an average maximum temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Title: Myanmar
Context: Typical jungle animals, particularly tigers and leopards, occur sparsely in Myanmar. In upper Myanmar, there are rhinoceros, wild buffalo, wild boars, deer, antelope, and elephants, which are also tamed or bred in captivity for use as work animals, particularly in the lumber industry. Smaller mammals are also numerous, ranging from gibbons and monkeys to flying foxes and tapirs. The abundance of birds is notable with over 800 species, including parrots, peafowl, pheasants, crows, herons, and paddybirds. Among reptile species there are crocodiles, geckos, cobras, Burmese pythons, and turtles. Hundreds of species of freshwater fish are wide-ranging, plentiful and are very important food sources. For a list of protected areas, see List of protected areas of Myanmar.

question: What industry is supported by animal labor in Burma ? 

answer: the lumber industry

question: What is an important protein source  in the Burmese diet? 

answer: Hundreds of species of freshwater fish

question: What animals where domesticated in Burma for industry use ? 

answer: elephants, which are also tamed or bred in captivity for use as work animals

question: What is note worthy about the bird population of Burma ? 

answer: The abundance of birds is notable with over 800 species

question: Are large jungle cats part of the animal population of Burma ?  

answer: Typical jungle animals, particularly tigers and leopards, occur sparsely in Myanmar
Title: Myanmar
Context: The elections of 2010 resulted in a victory for the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party. Various foreign observers questioned the fairness of the elections. One criticism of the election was that only government sanctioned political parties were allowed to contest in it and the popular National League for Democracy was declared illegal. However, immediately following the elections, the government ended the house arrest of the democracy advocate and leader of the National League for Democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi, and her ability to move freely around the country is considered an important test of the military's movement toward more openness. After unexpected reforms in 2011, NLD senior leaders have decided to register as a political party and to field candidates in future by-elections.

question: What was the name of the winning unit in the 2010 elections in Burma ? 

answer: The elections of 2010 resulted in a victory for the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party

question: Were the elections held in an unbiased manner Burma in 2010 ?  

answer: Various foreign observers questioned the fairness of the elections.

question: What were some of the opinions foreign advisers stated about the Burma 2010 elections ? 

answer: One criticism of the election was that only government sanctioned political parties were allowed to contest in it

question: What was the Burmese official decision concerning the legitimacy of National League for Democracy in 2010 ? 

answer: the popular National League for Democracy was declared illegal
Title: Myanmar
Context: Though the country's foreign relations, particularly with Western nations, have been strained, relations have thawed since the reforms following the 2010 elections. After years of diplomatic isolation and economic and military sanctions, the United States relaxed curbs on foreign aid to Myanmar in November 2011 and announced the resumption of diplomatic relations on 13 January 2012 The European Union has placed sanctions on Myanmar, including an arms embargo, cessation of trade preferences, and suspension of all aid with the exception of humanitarian aid.

question: How have international relations developed due to the recent political changes in Burma ?  

answer: relations have thawed since the reforms following the 2010 elections.

question: What did the United States do in response to the reform changes of the 2010 Burma elections ?  

answer: the United States relaxed curbs on foreign aid to Myanmar in November 2011 and announced the resumption of diplomatic relations

question: What type of activity has the European Union engaged in in response to the reforms made in Burma ? 

answer: sanctions on Myanmar, including an arms embargo, cessation of trade preferences, and suspension of all aid with the exception of humanitarian aid.

question: How did the United States treat Myanmar prior to the changes made in Burmese government ?  

answer: years of diplomatic isolation and economic and military sanctions