Multiple choice general knowledge

What are the special lotus-bud shaped pastries prepared during the Ganesh Chaturthi called?

  1. Neoreos

  2. Modaks

  3. Dodol

  4. none of the three

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Modaks are the traditional sweet dumplings prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi, particularly as Lord Ganesha's favorite sweet. They have a distinct lotus-bud shape with a pleated outer covering made from rice flour or wheat flour, filled with coconut and jaggery. Neoreos are dried coconut cookies, while Dodol is a Goan toffee-like sweet.