General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

6,233 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 of the following is a popular Indian vegetarian dish?

  1. Chana Masala

  2. Dal Makhani

  3. Aloo Gobi

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Chana Masala, Dal Makhani, and Aloo Gobi are all popular Indian vegetarian dishes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian non-vegetarian dish?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Mutton Rogan Josh

  3. Fish Curry

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Tikka Masala, Mutton Rogan Josh, and Fish Curry are all traditional Indian non-vegetarian dishes.

Multiple choice

In Indian cuisine, what is the name of the tangy and spicy dip made from yogurt, mint, and coriander, often served with samosas and pakoras?

  1. Raita

  2. Chutney

  3. Vindaloo

  4. Korma
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Explanation

Raita is a refreshing yogurt-based dip in Indian cuisine, flavored with mint, coriander, and spices, served as an accompaniment to various dishes.

Multiple choice

Which pulse is often used in Indian cuisine to make dal?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peas

  3. Beans

  4. Chickpeas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dal is a popular Indian dish made from lentils, spices, and vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which pulse is often used in Ethiopian cuisine to make injera?

  1. Teff

  2. Lentils

  3. Black beans

  4. Kidney beans
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Explanation

Injera is a popular Ethiopian flatbread made from teff.

Multiple choice

What are some of the success stories of street food vendors who have become entrepreneurs?

  1. Manju Devi, founder of 'Manju's Vada Pav'

  2. Ravi Teja, founder of 'Teja's Dosa Corner'

  3. Asha Devi, founder of 'Asha's Bhelpuri Stall'

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There are numerous success stories of street food vendors who have become entrepreneurs, including Manju Devi, founder of 'Manju's Vada Pav,' Ravi Teja, founder of 'Teja's Dosa Corner,' and Asha Devi, founder of 'Asha's Bhelpuri Stall.'

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is made with lamb or chicken cooked in a yogurt-based gravy?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Yakhni

  3. Gushtaba

  4. Dum Aloo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rogan Josh is a popular Kashmiri dish made with lamb or chicken cooked in a yogurt-based gravy flavored with aromatic spices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Kashmiri bread that is often served with Rogan Josh?

  1. Naan

  2. Kulcha

  3. Tandoori Roti

  4. Lavash
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Explanation

Naan is a traditional Kashmiri bread that is made with wheat flour and yogurt and cooked in a tandoor oven.

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is a type of dumpling made with minced meat or vegetables?

  1. Gushtaba

  2. Yakhni

  3. Rogan Josh

  4. Dum Aloo
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Explanation

Gushtaba is a Kashmiri dish made with minced meat or vegetables that are mixed with spices and then cooked in a yogurt-based gravy.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Kashmiri dessert that is made with rice, milk, and sugar?

  1. Phirni

  2. Kheer

  3. Kulfi

  4. Gulab Jamun
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Explanation

Phirni is a traditional Kashmiri dessert that is made with rice, milk, and sugar and flavored with cardamom and saffron.

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is a type of curry made with potatoes and yogurt?

  1. Dum Aloo

  2. Yakhni

  3. Rogan Josh

  4. Gushtaba
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Explanation

Dum Aloo is a Kashmiri dish made with potatoes that are cooked in a yogurt-based gravy flavored with spices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Kashmiri tea that is made with green tea, milk, and salt?

  1. Kahwa

  2. Chai

  3. Masala Chai

  4. Darjeeling Tea
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Explanation

Kahwa is a traditional Kashmiri tea that is made with green tea, milk, and salt and flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, and saffron.

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is a type of flatbread that is made with wheat flour and yogurt?

  1. Kulcha

  2. Naan

  3. Tandoori Roti

  4. Lavash
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kulcha is a Kashmiri dish made with wheat flour and yogurt that is cooked in a tandoor oven.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Kashmiri yogurt-based drink that is often served with meals?

  1. Lassi

  2. Chaas

  3. Buttermilk

  4. Ayran
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Explanation

Lassi is a traditional Kashmiri yogurt-based drink that is often served with meals and flavored with salt, cumin, or mint.

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is a type of rice pilaf that is made with rice, vegetables, and spices?

  1. Pulao

  2. Biryani

  3. Khichdi

  4. Jeera Rice
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Explanation

Pulao is a Kashmiri dish made with rice, vegetables, and spices that is cooked in a pot or a rice cooker.