General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

6,171 Questions

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 sweet is made by deep-frying balls of dough soaked in sugar syrup?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Laddu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jalebi is a popular sweet made by deep-frying batter in circular shapes and then soaking it in sugar syrup.

Multiple choice

Which sweet is made by steaming balls of chenna (cottage cheese) in sugar syrup?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Sandesh

  3. Cham Cham

  4. Peda
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rasgulla is a spongy sweet made by steaming balls of chenna in sugar syrup until they become soft and juicy.

Multiple choice

Which sweet is made by spreading a layer of milk solids over a layer of nuts and dried fruits?

  1. Barfi

  2. Peda

  3. Halwa

  4. Mysore Pak
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Barfi is a dense and rich sweet made by spreading a layer of milk solids over a layer of nuts and dried fruits.

Multiple choice

Which sweet is made by deep-frying thin sheets of dough and then soaking them in sugar syrup?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Imarti
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Imarti is a sweet made by deep-frying thin sheets of dough and then soaking them in sugar syrup.

Multiple choice

Which sweet is made by steaming a mixture of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery?

  1. Modak

  2. Karanji

  3. Shrikhand

  4. Purna Poli
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Modak is a sweet dumpling made by steaming a mixture of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery.

Multiple choice

Which sweet is made by boiling milk and sugar until it thickens and then adding nuts and spices?

  1. Shrikhand

  2. Basundi

  3. Rabri

  4. Kulfi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Basundi is a sweet made by boiling milk and sugar until it thickens and then adding nuts and spices.

Multiple choice

Which sweet is made by freezing a mixture of milk, sugar, and flavorings?

  1. Kulfi

  2. Falooda

  3. Lassi

  4. Shrikhand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kulfi is a frozen dessert made by freezing a mixture of milk, sugar, and flavorings.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient used in making Falooda?

  1. Vermicelli

  2. Rice Noodles

  3. Sago Pearls

  4. Tapioca Pearls
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Falooda is a sweet drink made with vermicelli, milk, sugar, and flavorings.

Multiple choice

Which sweet is made by combining yogurt, sugar, and spices?

  1. Lassi

  2. Shrikhand

  3. Rabri

  4. Kulfi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lassi is a sweet drink made by combining yogurt, sugar, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular non-vegetarian dish served in casual dining restaurants in India?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Butter Chicken

  3. Mutton Rogan Josh

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Mutton Rogan Josh are all popular non-vegetarian dishes served in casual dining restaurants in India.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is typically served with rice?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Butter Chicken

  3. Mutton Rogan Josh

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Mutton Rogan Josh are all typically served with rice.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is typically served with naan?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Butter Chicken

  3. Mutton Rogan Josh

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Mutton Rogan Josh can all be served with naan.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is typically served with roti?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Butter Chicken

  3. Mutton Rogan Josh

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Mutton Rogan Josh can all be served with roti.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is typically served with paratha?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Butter Chicken

  3. Mutton Rogan Josh

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Mutton Rogan Josh can all be served with paratha.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is typically served with kulcha?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Butter Chicken

  3. Mutton Rogan Josh

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Mutton Rogan Josh can all be served with kulcha.