Problem: What type of thing is the question "What sea is Bombay on ?" asking about?
Answer: location

Problem: What type of thing is the question "What comedian has a legendary reputation for stealing jokes ?" asking about?
Answer: human

Problem: What type of thing is the question "What Hungarian cardinal was first a state prisoner and then a refugee in the U.S. embassy 1956-1971 ?" asking about?
Answer:
human