praj-17/QA-MCQ-Open-ended huggingface dataset:
Title: Kathmandu
Context: Over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projected to reach 915,071 in 2011 and 1,319,597 by 2021. To keep up this population growth, the KMC-controlled area of 5,076.6 hectares (12,545 acres) has expanded to 8,214 hectares (20,300 acres) in 2001. With this new area, the population density which was 85 in 1991 is still 85 in 2001; it is likely to jump to 111 in 2011 and 161 in 2021.

question: What was the population of Kathmandu in 1991? 

answer: 427,045

question: About how many people are likely to live in Kathmandu in 2021? 

answer: 1,319,597

question: How dense was the population of Kathmandu in 1991? 

answer: 85

question: How many acres of land did the KMC control in 2001? 

answer: 20,300
Title: Kathmandu
Context: The largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill ethnic groups and Caste groups from Terai have come to represent a substantial proportion of the city's population. The major languages are Nepali and Nepal Bhasa, while English is understood by many, particularly in the service industry. The major religions are Hinduism and Buddhism.

question: What percentage of Kathmandu residents are Chettris? 

answer: 18.5

question: What is the third largest ethnic group in Kathmandu? 

answer: Khas Brahmins

question: What are Kathmandu's primary religions? 

answer: Hinduism and Buddhism

question: What Kathmandu industry is particularly known for its English speakers? 

answer: service

question: Along with Nepali, what is Kathmandu's main language? 

answer: Nepal Bhasa
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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. The architectural treasure of the Kathmandu valley has been categorized under the well-known seven groups of heritage monuments and buildings. In 2006 UNESCO declared these seven groups of monuments as a World Heritage Site (WHS). The seven monuments zones cover an area of 188.95 hectares (466.9 acres), with the buffer zone extending to 239.34 hectares (591.4 acres). The Seven Monument Zones (Mzs) inscribed originally in 1979 and with a minor modification in 2006 are Durbar squares of Hanuman Dhoka, Patan and Bhaktapur, Hindu temples of Pashupatinath and Changunarayan, the Buddhist stupas of Swayambhu and Boudhanath.

question: What religion does Changunarayan belong to? 

answer: Hindu

question: What Buddhist monuments are present at Boudhanath? 

answer: stupas

question: How many acres are the Kathmandu valley monument zones? 

answer: 466.9

question: In hectares, how large is the Kathmandu valley monument buffer zone? 

answer: 239.34

question: When did the Kathmandu valley monuments receive WHS status? 

answer: 2006
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 earliest is the Licchavi dynasty. The complex has 50 temples and is distributed in two quadrangles of the Durbar Square. The outer quadrangle has the Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar, and Shiva-Parvati Temple; the inner quadrangle has the Hanuman Dhoka palace. The squares were severely damaged in the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.

question: Where is a Durban Square located that is not preserved? 

answer: Kirtipur

question: What is the oldest dynasty to be represented with buildings in Kathmandu's Durbar Square? 

answer: Licchavi

question: How many temples are present in Kathmandu's Durbar Square? 

answer: 50

question: When did a notable earthquake occur that damaged Kathmandu's Durbar Square? 

answer: April 2015

question: How many kingdoms have buildings present in the Durbar Square of Kathmandu? 

answer: four
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 the selection process is very rigorous. Kumari is believed to be the bodily incarnation of the goddess Taleju (the Nepali name for Durga) until she menstruates, after which it is believed that the goddess vacates her body. Serious illness or a major loss of blood from an injury are also causes for her to revert to common status. The current Royal Kumari, Matina Shakya, age four, was installed in October 2008 by the Maoist government that replaced the monarchy.

question: What is Durga called in Nepali? 

answer: Taleju

question: How long is Kumari believed to incarnate Taleju? 

answer: until she menstruates

question: Who was the Royal Kumari as of late 2008? 

answer: Matina Shakya

question: What type of government did Nepal have after the monarchy? 

answer: Maoist
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 secularized. However, a significant part of the temple was destroyed by Mughal invaders in the 14th century and little or nothing remains of the original 5th-century temple exterior. The temple as it stands today was built in the 19th century, although the image of the bull and the black four-headed image of Pashupati are at least 300 years old. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shivaratri, or the night of Lord Shiva, is the most important festival that takes place here, attracting thousands of devotees and sadhus.[citation needed]

question: When was the Pashupatinath Temple built? 

answer: 5th century

question: What faith does the Pashupatinath Temple serve? 

answer: Hindu

question: What is another name for Pashupati? 

answer: Lord Shiva

question: Prior to the secularization of Nepal, who was the country's national god? 

answer: Lord Pashupatinath

question: Who damaged the Pashupatinath Temple in the 14th century? 

answer: Mughal invaders
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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. This tradition is believed to have been started at the request of Adi Shankaracharya who sought to unify the states of Bharatam (Unified India) by encouraging cultural exchange. This procedure is followed in other temples around India, which were sanctified by Adi Shankaracharya.

question: What people make up the majority of Pashupatinath followers? 

answer: Hindus

question: In what part of India do the Pashupatinath priests originate? 

answer: South

question: What dynasty did Yaksha Malla belong to? 

answer: Malla

question: Who supposedly encouraged the usage of Karnataka Brahmin priests at Pashupatinath Temple? 

answer: Adi Shankaracharya

question: What is another term for Bharatam? 

answer: Unified India
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. Boudhanath became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

question: To what religion is Boudhanath holy? 

answer: Buddhist

question: What do the Newars call Boudhanath? 

answer: Khāsti

question: What is Boudhanath called in Nepali? 

answer: Bauddha or Bodhnāth

question: How far is Boudhanath from Kathmandu in miles? 

answer: 7

question: When did UNESCO make Boudhanath a World Heritage Site? 

answer: 1979
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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. Every year the stupa attracts many Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims who perform full body prostrations in the inner lower enclosure, walk around the stupa with prayer wheels, chant, and pray. Thousands of prayer flags are hoisted up from the top of the stupa downwards and dot the perimeter of the complex. The influx of many Tibetan refugees from China has seen the construction of over 50 Tibetan gompas (monasteries) around Boudhanath.

question: Who is pictured on the stupa's base? 

answer: Dhyani Buddha Amitabha

question: What is Ajima the deity of? 

answer: smallpox

question: What are gompas? 

answer: monasteries

question: Visitors from what faith routinely visit the stupa? 

answer: Tibetan Buddhist

question: What mantra is engraved on the stupa's prayer wheels? 

answer: om mani padme hum
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 of Buddha looking in all four directions.[clarification needed] There are pentagonal Toran above each of the four sides, with statues engraved on them. Behind and above the torana there are thirteen tiers. Above all the tiers, there is a small space above which lies a gajur.

question: In what part of Kathmandu is Swayambhu located? 

answer: northwestern

question: What faith does Swayambhu belong to? 

answer: Buddhist

question: Other than Buddhists, who worships at Swayambhu? 

answer: Hindus

question: In how many directions does the Buddha of Swayambhu look? 

answer: four

question: In Swayambhu, what is present in the small area above the tiers? 

answer: gajur
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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. Most art is in the form of icons of gods and goddesses. Kathmandu valley has had this art treasure for a very long time, but received worldwide recognition only after the country opened to the outside world in 1950.

question: Kathmandu valley contains art made of metal, terracotta, wood and what other substance? 

answer: stone

question: What is the most typical type of art in the Kathmandu valley? 

answer: icons

question: In what year could Nepal be said to have been discovered by the outside world? 

answer: 1950
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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, Buddhist monuments from the Ashokan period (it is said that Ashoka visited Nepal in 250 BC) have embellished Nepal in general and the valley in particular. These art and architectural edifices encompass three major periods of evolution: the Licchavi or classical period (500 to 900 AD), the post-classical period (1000 to 1400 AD), with strong influence of the Palla art form; the Malla period (1400 onwards) that exhibited explicitly tantric influences coupled with the art of Tibetan Demonology.

question: What types of deities are Bhavani and Durga? 

answer: Mother Goddesses

question: What is Sri-Lakshmi a deity of? 

answer: wealth

question: By tradition, what notable figure came to Nepal 250 years before the birth of Christ? 

answer: Ashoka

question: When did the Licchavi period end? 

answer: 900

question: What is another name for the Licchavi period? 

answer: classical
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 palaces in the seven well-defined Monument Zones of the Kathmandu valley are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This amalgamation is also reflected in the planning and exhibitions in museums and art galleries throughout Kathmandu and its sister cities of Patan and Bhaktapur. The museums display unique artifacts and paintings from the 5th century CE to the present day, including archeological exportation.

question: Along with the National Museum of Nepal, what notable Nepalese museum is present in Kathmandu? 

answer: Natural History Museum of Nepal

question: From what time period are the oldest artifacts in Kathmandu museums? 

answer: 5th century

question: Along with Buddhism, what religion has had a significant influence on Nepal? 

answer: Hinduism

question: What Kathmandu valley area was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? 

answer: Monument Zones

question: How many Monument Zones are present in the Kathmandu valley? 

answer: seven
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 historic and cultural importance. The museum was established in 1928 as a collection house of war trophies and weapons, and the initial name of this museum was Chhauni Silkhana, meaning "the stone house of arms and ammunition". Given its focus, the museum contains many weapons, including locally made firearms used in wars, leather cannons from the 18th–19th century, and medieval and modern works in wood, bronze, stone and paintings.

question: In what area of Kathmandu is the National Museum? 

answer: western

question: What stupa is close to the National Museum? 

answer: Swayambhunath

question: Who built the building that contains the National Museum? 

answer: Bhimsen Thapa

question: When was the National Museum founded? 

answer: 1928

question: What does Chhauni Silkhana mean? 

answer: the stone house of arms and ammunition
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 king Mahendra of Nepal (1920–1972). Like the Tribhuvan Museum, it includes his personal belongings such as decorations, stamps, coins and personal notes and manuscripts, but it also has structural reconstructions of his cabinet room and office chamber. The Hanumandhoka Palace, a lavish medieval palace complex in the Durbar, contains three separate museums of historic importance. These museums include the Birendra museum, which contains items related to the second-last monarch, Birendra of Nepal.

question: When did Tribhuvan die? 

answer: 1955

question: What was the birth year of King Mahendra? 

answer: 1920

question: How many museums are in the Hanumandhoka Palace? 

answer: three

question: Who was the penultimate king of Nepal? 

answer: Birendra

question: During what era was the Hanumandhoka Palace constructed? 

answer: medieval
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 precinct). Narayanhity was a new palace, in front of the old palace built in 1915, and was built in 1970 in the form of a contemporary Pagoda. It was built on the occasion of the marriage of King Birenda Bir Bikram Shah, then heir apparent to the throne. The southern gate of the palace is at the crossing of Prithvipath and Darbar Marg roads. The palace area covers (30 hectares (74 acres)) and is fully secured with gates on all sides. This palace was the scene of the Nepali royal massacre. After the fall of the monarchy, it was converted to a museum.

question: Where in Kathmandu is Narayanhity Palace Museum located? 

answer: north-central

question: In what year was Narayanhity constructed? 

answer: 1970

question: Whose marriage led to the construction of Narayanhity? 

answer: Birenda Bir Bikram Shah

question: How many acres is the Narayanhity Palace? 

answer: 74

question: What god is Narayana? 

answer: Vishnu
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 structure of the Museum showcases restoration and rehabilitation efforts to preserve the built heritage of Kathmandu. It was designed by Carl Pruscha (master-planner of the Kathmandy Valley ) in 1970 and constructed in 1971. Restoration works began in 2010 to rehabilitate the Taragaon hostel into the Taragaon Museum. The design uses local brick along with modern architectural design elements, as well as the use of circle, triangles and squares. The Museum is within a short walk from the Boudhnath stupa, which itself can be seen from the Museum tower.

question: What is the Taragaon Museum dedicated to? 

answer: modern history of the Kathmandu Valley

question: Who is the designer of the Taragaon Museum? 

answer: Carl Pruscha

question: In what year was the Taragaon Museum built? 

answer: 1971

question: What stupa is located close to the Taragaon Museum? 

answer: Boudhnath

question: What was the Taragaon Museum prior to being a museum? 

answer: hostel
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 great number of national, Asian, and global influences. Nepali art is commonly divided into two areas: the idealistic traditional painting known as Paubhas in Nepal and perhaps more commonly known as Thangkas in Tibet, closely linked to the country's religious history and on the other hand the contemporary western-style painting, including nature-based compositions or abstract artwork based on Tantric elements and social themes of which painters in Nepal are well noted for. Internationally, the British-based charity, the Kathmandu Contemporary Art Centre is involved with promoting arts in Kathmandu.

question: Contemporary Kathmandu art combines traditional influences with what type of art? 

answer: modern

question: How many types are Nepali works of art typically divided into? 

answer: two

question: What do the Tibetans call traditional idealistic paintings? 

answer: Thangkas

question: What UK charity works on behalf of Kathmandu art? 

answer: Kathmandu Contemporary Art Centre

question: What do the Nepalese call Thangkas? 

answer: Paubhas
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 building in Bhimsenthan which contains an impressive collection of traditional utensils and handmade dolls and items typical of a medieval Newar house, giving an important insight into Nepali history. The J Art Gallery is also located in Kathmandu, near the Royal Palace in Durbarmarg, Kathmandu and displays the artwork of eminent, established Nepali painters. The Nepal Art Council Gallery, located in the Babar Mahal, on the way to Tribhuvan International Airport contains artwork of both national and international artists and extensive halls regularly used for art exhibitions.

question: Where can one find the Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery? 

answer: Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds

question: The Moti Azima Gallery contains objects that might be found in a Nepalese house of what time period? 

answer: medieval

question: What art gallery is located close to the Durbarmarg Royal Palace? 

answer: J

question: Where can the Nepal Art Council Gallery be found? 

answer: Babar Mahal

question: In which of Nepal's art galleries can one take an art class? 

answer: Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery
Title: Kathmandu
Context: 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 contains the Kaiser Library, located in the Kaiser Mahal on the ground floor of the Ministry of Education building. This collection of around 45,000 books is derived from a personal collection of Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. It covers a wide range of subjects including history, law, art, religion, and philosophy, as well as a Sanskrit manual of Tantra, which is believed to be over 1,000 years old. The 2015 earthquake caused severe damage to the Ministry of Education building, and the contents of the Kaiser Library have been temporarily relocated.

question: How many volumes are contained in Nepal's National Library? 

answer: 70,000

question: Along with Hindi, Sanskrit, Nepali and English, the National Library contains books in what language? 

answer: Nepal Bhasa

question: What government department is located in the same building as the Kaiser Library? 

answer: Ministry of Education

question: How many volumes does the Kaiser Library contain? 

answer: 45,000

question: Who did the Kaiser Library's books previously belong to? 

answer: Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana