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 these is a savory pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, originating from the state of West Bengal?

  1. Samosa

  2. Kachori

  3. Katthi Roll

  4. Aloo Tikki
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Samosas are triangular-shaped pastries made with a flaky pastry dough and filled with a mixture of spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes other vegetables.

Multiple choice

In the northern state of Punjab, what is the name of the deep-fried bread served with chole (chickpea curry)?

  1. Kulcha

  2. Naan

  3. Roti

  4. Paratha
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Explanation

Kulcha is a leavened flatbread made with refined flour and yogurt. It is typically served hot with chole, a spicy chickpea curry.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular street food in Mumbai, consisting of a spicy potato filling wrapped in a semolina batter and deep-fried?

  1. Pav Bhaji

  2. Bhelpuri

  3. Sevpuri

  4. Panipuri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pav Bhaji is a popular Mumbai street food made with a spicy vegetable curry served with soft bread rolls (pav).

Multiple choice

In the state of Rajasthan, what is the name of the crispy snack made from gram flour batter and deep-fried until golden brown?

  1. Pakora

  2. Bhajiya

  3. Mirchi Vada

  4. Kachori
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhajiya is a popular snack in Rajasthan, made by dipping various vegetables or onions in a batter of gram flour and spices, then deep-frying them.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a sweet and savory snack from the state of Gujarat, made with a batter of rice and lentils and deep-fried?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khandvi

  3. Patra

  4. Khaman
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Explanation

Dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack made with a batter of rice and lentils, fermented and then steamed until fluffy.

Multiple choice

In the coastal state of Kerala, what is the name of the steamed rice cakes served with coconut chutney and sambar?

  1. Idli

  2. Dosa

  3. Uttapam

  4. Appam
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Explanation

Idli are steamed rice cakes that are a staple breakfast and snack item in Kerala. They are typically served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular street food in Delhi, consisting of a crispy semolina shell filled with spiced potatoes and peas?

  1. Gol Gappa

  2. Aloo Tikki

  3. Chole Bhature

  4. Dahi Bhalla
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gol Gappa, also known as Pani Puri, is a popular street food in Delhi. It consists of a crispy semolina shell filled with spiced potatoes and peas, and served with a tangy tamarind water.

Multiple choice

In the eastern state of Odisha, what is the name of the deep-fried lentil dumplings served with a spicy tomato sauce?

  1. Dahi Vada

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Chhena Poda

  4. Pakodi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pakodi are deep-fried lentil dumplings made with a batter of urad dal and spices. They are typically served with a spicy tomato sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular appetizer from the state of Andhra Pradesh, made with a batter of rice and lentils and deep-fried until crispy?

  1. Bonda

  2. Bajji

  3. Pakora

  4. Vada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bonda is a popular appetizer in Andhra Pradesh, made with a batter of rice and lentils, mixed with onions, chilies, and spices, and deep-fried until crispy.

Multiple choice

In the state of Karnataka, what is the name of the savory rice cake served with coconut chutney and sambar?

  1. Idli

  2. Dosa

  3. Uttapam

  4. Bisi Bele Bath
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Explanation

Idli are steamed rice cakes that are a staple breakfast and snack item in Karnataka. They are typically served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular street food in Kolkata, consisting of a spicy potato filling wrapped in a semolina batter and deep-fried?

  1. Puchka

  2. Jhal Muri

  3. Ghugni

  4. Katthi Roll
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Puchka, also known as Pani Puri, is a popular street food in Kolkata. It consists of a crispy semolina shell filled with spiced potatoes and peas, and served with a tangy tamarind water.

Multiple choice

In the state of Madhya Pradesh, what is the name of the deep-fried bread served with a spicy chickpea curry?

  1. Kulcha

  2. Naan

  3. Roti

  4. Bhatura
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhatura is a deep-fried bread made with refined flour and yogurt. It is typically served hot with chole, a spicy chickpea curry.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular snack from the state of Uttar Pradesh, made with a batter of chickpea flour and deep-fried until golden brown?

  1. Pakora

  2. Bhajiya

  3. Mirchi Vada

  4. Kachori
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pakora is a popular snack in Uttar Pradesh, made by dipping various vegetables or onions in a batter of chickpea flour and spices, then deep-frying them.

Multiple choice

What type of lentils are typically used in sambar?

  1. Red lentils

  2. Green lentils

  3. Black lentils

  4. Brown lentils
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Explanation

Red lentils are the most commonly used lentils in sambar, as they break down easily and give the curry a smooth texture.

Multiple choice

Which vegetables are commonly added to sambar?

  1. Potatoes

  2. Carrots

  3. Tomatoes

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

Sambar typically includes a variety of vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and okra.