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 savory snack is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is often shaped into small dumplings?

  1. Gujiya

  2. Mathri

  3. Samosa

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

Mathri is a crispy and flaky snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small dumplings and deep-fried until golden brown.

Multiple choice

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small balls?

  1. Kachori

  2. Gujiya

  3. Karanji

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

Kachori is a deep-fried snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is typically filled with a savory mixture of potatoes, lentils, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small, round discs?

  1. Mathri

  2. Papdi

  3. Karanji

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

Mathri is a crispy and flaky snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small, round discs and deep-fried until golden brown.

Multiple choice

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small, diamond-shaped pieces?

  1. Karanji

  2. Gujiya

  3. Mathri

  4. Chakli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chakli is a crispy and flavorful snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small, diamond-shaped pieces and deep-fried until golden brown.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in Bhelpuri, a popular street food snack?

  1. Puffed rice

  2. Sev (fried chickpea noodles)

  3. Chopped vegetables

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

Bhelpuri is made primarily with puffed rice, which is mixed with a variety of spices, chopped vegetables, and chutneys.

Multiple choice

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small, cylindrical rolls?

  1. Karanji

  2. Gujiya

  3. Mathri

  4. Nankhatai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nankhatai is a shortbread cookie made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small, cylindrical rolls and baked until golden brown.

Multiple choice

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small, round balls?

  1. Karanji

  2. Gujiya

  3. Laddu

  4. Mathri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Laddu is a sweet or savory snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small, round balls and deep-fried until golden brown.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dish served during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr?

  1. Biryani

  2. Haleem

  3. Baklava

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

Biryani, Haleem, and Baklava are all traditional dishes served during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional sweet dish made with rice, milk, and sugar that is served during the Hindu festival of Diwali?

  1. Kheer

  2. Jalebi

  3. Gulab Jamun

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

Kheer is a traditional sweet dish made with rice, milk, and sugar, served during the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dish served during the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi?

  1. Langar

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Kulfi

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Langar is a traditional dish served during the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi, consisting of a communal meal shared by all.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional dish made with lentils, rice, and vegetables that is served during the Buddhist festival of Vesak?

  1. Khichdi

  2. Mung Bean Curry

  3. Pad Thai

  4. Pho
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khichdi is a traditional dish made with lentils, rice, and vegetables, served during the Buddhist festival of Vesak.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dish served during the Jain festival of Paryushan?

  1. Sabudana Khichdi

  2. Dhokla

  3. Fafda Jalebi

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sabudana Khichdi is a traditional dish made with tapioca pearls, potatoes, and spices, served during the Jain festival of Paryushan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional dish made with rice, coconut milk, and jaggery that is served during the Hindu festival of Onam?

  1. Payasam

  2. Adai

  3. Puttu and Kadala Curry

  4. Avial
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Payasam is a traditional dish made with rice, coconut milk, and jaggery, served during the Hindu festival of Onam.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dish served during the Zoroastrian festival of Nowruz?

  1. Sabzi Polo Mahi

  2. Dolma

  3. Baklava

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

Sabzi Polo Mahi, Dolma, and Baklava are all traditional dishes served during the Zoroastrian festival of Nowruz.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices that is served during the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha?

  1. Qurbani

  2. Biryani

  3. Haleem

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

Qurbani is a traditional dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices, served during the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha.