Problem: What type of thing is the question "What is the name of the American swimmer who won seven gold medals in the 1972 Olympics ?" asking about?
Answer: human

Problem: What type of thing is the question "Where is the Loop ?" asking about?
Answer: location

Problem: What type of thing is the question "What is the name of the Indian who became prime minister by beating Mrs. Gandhi in the 1977 election ?" asking about?
Answer:
human