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Food in Indian Literature

Test your knowledge of dishes and food mentioned in classic and contemporary Indian literature, including works by Jhumpa Lahiri, Arundhati Roy, Aravind Adiga, and other notable Indian authors.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri, what is the name of the Bengali dish that Ashoke and Ashima cook for their son Gogol's birthday?

  1. Pani Puri
  2. Biryani
  3. Rasgulla
  4. Shondesh
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, what is the name of the Indian dish that Pi's father prepares for him before he leaves on his journey?

  1. Aloo Gobi
  2. Chicken Tikka Masala
  3. Samosas
  4. Dal Makhani
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, what is the name of the traditional Kerala dish that is served at the family's annual Onam feast?

  1. Payasam
  2. Appam
  3. Puttu
  4. Avial
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry
  2. Rohu Curry
  3. Katla Curry
  4. Bhetki Curry
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani
  2. Mutton Korma
  3. Palak Paneer
  4. Chole Bhature
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, what is the name of the dish that Sai cooks for her family?

  1. Aloo Gobhi
  2. Chicken Tikka Masala
  3. Samosas
  4. Dal Makhani
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, what is the name of the dish that Draupadi cooks for her husbands?

  1. Payasam
  2. Appam
  3. Puttu
  4. Avial
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor, what is the name of the dish that is served at the wedding of Padmini and Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani
  2. Mutton Korma
  3. Palak Paneer
  4. Chole Bhature
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry
  2. Rohu Curry
  3. Katla Curry
  4. Bhetki Curry
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani
  2. Mutton Korma
  3. Palak Paneer
  4. Chole Bhature
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, what is the name of the dish that Sai cooks for her family?

  1. Aloo Gobhi
  2. Chicken Tikka Masala
  3. Samosas
  4. Dal Makhani
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, what is the name of the dish that Draupadi cooks for her husbands?

  1. Payasam
  2. Appam
  3. Puttu
  4. Avial
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor, what is the name of the dish that is served at the wedding of Padmini and Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani
  2. Mutton Korma
  3. Palak Paneer
  4. Chole Bhature
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry
  2. Rohu Curry
  3. Katla Curry
  4. Bhetki Curry
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani
  2. Mutton Korma
  3. Palak Paneer
  4. Chole Bhature
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