General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

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Indian Cuisine and Foods explores regional dishes, traditional ingredients, and festive foods across the country. The questions cover popular street foods, wedding dishes, and local delicacies. A solid understanding of Indian culinary diversity is helpful for general awareness exams.

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Indian Cuisine and Foods Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian dessert is made from a batter of rice flour, jaggery, and coconut, and is often steamed in a banana leaf?

  1. Patishapta

  2. Modak

  3. Puran Poli

  4. Obbattu
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Explanation

Patishapta is a popular Indian dessert made from a batter of rice flour, jaggery, and coconut, often steamed in a banana leaf.

Multiple choice

Which Indian dessert is made from a batter of wheat flour, sugar, and water, and is often fried and served with a sweet syrup?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Puri

  3. Bhatura

  4. Naan
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Explanation

Jalebi is a popular Indian dessert made from a batter of wheat flour, sugar, and water, often fried and served with a sweet syrup.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular street food in Mumbai?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Pav Bhaji

  3. Bhelpuri

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, and Bhelpuri are all popular street foods in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in Hyderabadi Biryani?

  1. Rice

  2. Chicken

  3. Lamb

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Hyderabadi Biryani is a dish made with rice, chicken, lamb, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dish from Rajasthan?

  1. Dal Baati Churma

  2. Gatte Ki Sabzi

  3. Laal Maas

  4. All of the above
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Dal Baati Churma, Gatte Ki Sabzi, and Laal Maas are all traditional dishes from Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular dish from Kerala?

  1. Appam

  2. Puttu

  3. Idiyappam

  4. All of the above
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Appam, Puttu, and Idiyappam are all popular dishes from Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dish from Tamil Nadu?

  1. Idli

  2. Dosa

  3. Vada

  4. All of the above
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Idli, Dosa, and Vada are all traditional dishes from Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular dish from Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Pulihora

  2. Biryani

  3. Chicken 65

  4. All of the above
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Pulihora, Biryani, and Chicken 65 are all popular dishes from Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dish from Gujarat?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khaman

  3. Fafda

  4. All of the above
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Dhokla, Khaman, and Fafda are all traditional dishes from Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular dish from West Bengal?

  1. Roshogolla

  2. Mishti Doi

  3. Sandesh

  4. All of the above
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Roshogolla, Mishti Doi, and Sandesh are all popular dishes from West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dish from Karnataka?

  1. Bisi Bele Bath

  2. Masala Dosa

  3. Rava Idli

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Bisi Bele Bath, Masala Dosa, and Rava Idli are all traditional dishes from Karnataka.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the creamy and mild curry made with cashew nuts and poppy seeds?

  1. Korma

  2. Vindaloo

  3. Rogan Josh

  4. Bhuna
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Explanation

Korma is a creamy and mild curry made with cashew nuts and poppy seeds. It is a popular dish in North India and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of Korma?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. Pakistan

  4. Afghanistan
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Explanation

Korma is believed to have originated in North India, where it is a popular dish.

Multiple choice

What is the texture of Korma?

  1. Creamy and smooth

  2. Thick and gravy-like

  3. Soupy and thin

  4. Dry and crumbly
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Explanation

Korma has a creamy and smooth texture, thanks to the use of cashew nuts and poppy seeds.

Multiple choice

What is the color of Korma?

  1. Yellow

  2. Orange

  3. Red

  4. Green
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Explanation

Korma is typically yellow in color, due to the use of turmeric and other spices.