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
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aamchur
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anardana
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imrti
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laddo
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Correct answer
Explanation
Aamchur is made of dry mangoes (in powered form.)
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Sonalika
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Pusa Swarnim
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Pusa Sadabahar
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Ratna
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Kalyan Sona
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ratna is a hybrid variety of rice which has been developed in India.
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Ghee
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Idli
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Kheer
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Chicken curry
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ghee is obtained by processing of milk and milk is an animal product. Idli is made by using rice, urad dal, salt and water. Rice and urad dal are the products obtained from plants. Kheer requires milk, which is again an animal product. Chicken curry is made from chicken, which is also an animal source. Thus, it is idli only, which is prepared by using plant products.
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Old Chicks
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Coorgs
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Arabica
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Kents
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Correct answer
Explanation
Arabica is the predominant coffee variety grown in India, especially in the southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. While India also produces Robusta varieties, Arabica is known for its superior quality and flavor profile, making it the most significant coffee variety in Indian cultivation.
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The name of a dish
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The name of a person
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The spring crop harvested after March
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A country's name
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Rabi refers to the spring crop season in South Asia, with crops sown after the monsoon (October-November) and harvested after March (usually April-May). Common rabi crops include wheat, barley, and mustard. The other options are incorrect: it's not a dish name, person's name, or country name.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ranu is a traditional tribal beverage made from fermented rice, commonly consumed by tribal communities in Jharkhand. It is a mild, locally brewed alcohol important in tribal culture and ceremonies.
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CHS - I
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Kalyana Sona
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IR-8
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Sujatha
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Correct answer
Explanation
CHS-5 is a recognized variety of Jowar (sorghum), developed for its agricultural properties. The other options are different crops: Kalyana Sona and IR-8 are wheat varieties, while Sujatha is a coconut variety.
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Whirlpool
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Usha
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Kirloskar
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Crompton Greaves
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Crompton Greaves' famous tagline 'Three months, winter. Nine months, Crompton Greaves' promoted their ceiling fans and air circulators. The logic was that fans are needed for 9 months of the year (excluding the 3 winter months), and Crompton Greaves was the reliable choice for those months. This was a memorable seasonal advertising campaign.
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Lassi
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Toddy
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Green tea
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Panna
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is the correct answer. “Toddy”, a traditional drink of some parts of southern India, is made by fermenting sap from palms.
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Rajasthan
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Punjab
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Uttar Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sarson ka sag (mustard greens) and makki ki roti (corn bread) is a traditional winter dish from Punjab, famously enjoyed during the winter months when mustard is in season. This combination is a staple Punjabi cuisine, not typical of Rajasthani, Uttar Pradesh, or Himachali food.
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Barley
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Sorghum
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Wheat
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Rice
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Rice is the staple food for a large portion of the Indian population and is the most widely consumed cereal across the country.
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Sambar and idli
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Khichadi
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Rajmah and rice
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Basundi and Dal
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Correct answer
Explanation
South Indians consume rice or rice based products in their diet majorly. Sambar and idli are both rice based products and is the major food of South India.
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CSH-I
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Kalyana Sona
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IR-8
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Sujatha
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Correct answer
Explanation
CSH-1 is a well-known hybrid variety of Jowar (sorghum). Kalyana Sona is a wheat variety, IR-8 is a rice variety, and Sujatha is a cotton variety.
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Plants
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Animals
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Both Plants and animals
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Neither plants nor animals.
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Dosa Sambhar
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Makki ki Roti and Sarson ka Saag
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Daal Baati Churma
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Fish and Rice
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Lamb Curry
D
Correct answer
Explanation
People living in coastal areas eat fish because it is easily available there. This is the correct answer because rice is grown in West Bengal and fish is found in plenty in the coastal areas.