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

What is the name of the annual food festival held in Jaipur, known for its traditional Rajasthani cuisine and cultural performances?

  1. Jaipur Food Festival

  2. Jaipur Literature Festival

  3. Jodhpur RIFF

  4. Udaipur World Music Festival
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The Jaipur Food Festival is an annual event held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, showcasing the state's traditional Rajasthani cuisine, including dishes like 'dal bati churma', 'laal maas', 'ghevar', and 'mirchi bada'.

Multiple choice

Which food festival in Kolkata celebrates the city's rich culinary heritage and features a variety of traditional Bengali dishes?

  1. Kolkata Food Festival

  2. Durga Puja

  3. Kolkata Book Fair

  4. Kolkata International Film Festival
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The Kolkata Food Festival is an annual event held in Kolkata, West Bengal, showcasing the city's renowned cuisine, including dishes like 'machher jhol', 'kosha mangsho', 'luchi', and 'rasgulla'.

Multiple choice

Which food festival in Chennai celebrates the region's rich culinary heritage and features a variety of traditional Tamil dishes?

  1. Chennai Food Festival

  2. Pongal

  3. Chennai Book Fair

  4. Chennai International Film Festival
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The Chennai Food Festival is an annual event held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, showcasing the city's renowned cuisine, including dishes like 'idli', 'dosa', 'vada', and 'filter coffee'.

Multiple choice

Which food festival in Lucknow celebrates the region's rich culinary heritage and features a variety of traditional Awadhi dishes?

  1. Lucknow Food Festival

  2. Chikan Mela

  3. Lucknow Book Fair

  4. Lucknow International Film Festival
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The Lucknow Food Festival is an annual event held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, showcasing the city's renowned cuisine, including dishes like 'kebabs', 'biryani', 'kulfi', and 'nimish'.

Multiple choice

Which food festival in Chandigarh celebrates the region's rich culinary heritage and features a variety of traditional Punjabi dishes?

  1. Chandigarh Food Festival

  2. Chandigarh Carnival

  3. Chandigarh Book Fair

  4. Chandigarh International Film Festival
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The Chandigarh Food Festival is an annual event held in Chandigarh, Punjab, showcasing the state's traditional Punjabi cuisine, including dishes like 'sarson da saag', 'makki di roti', 'chole bhature', and 'lassi'.

Multiple choice

Which type of rice is known for its long, slender grains and is often used in Asian cuisine?

  1. Basmati

  2. Jasmine

  3. Arborio

  4. Glutinous
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Basmati rice is a long-grain rice that is popular in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. It is known for its delicate flavor and aroma.

Multiple choice

Which type of rice is used in congee, a savory rice porridge popular in Asian cuisine?

  1. Basmati rice

  2. Jasmine rice

  3. Arborio rice

  4. Glutinous rice
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Explanation

Congee is typically made with Jasmine rice, a long-grain rice known for its fragrant aroma and delicate flavor.

Multiple choice

What is the staple food of the people of Kerala?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Millet

  4. Corn
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Rice is the staple food of the people of Kerala, and it is used in a variety of dishes, including biryani, puttu, and appam.

Multiple choice

Which Bengali dish is made with fish and mustard seeds?

  1. Hilsa Curry

  2. Machher Jhol

  3. Chingri Malai Curry

  4. Bhapa Ilish
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Explanation

Machher Jhol is a Bengali dish made with fish and mustard seeds. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is often served with rice.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional bread of Maharashtra?

  1. Bhakri

  2. Chapati

  3. Paratha

  4. Naan
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Bhakri is the traditional bread of Maharashtra. It is a flatbread made with jowar (sorghum) flour and is often served with spicy dishes.

Multiple choice

Which Gujarati dish is made with chickpea flour and vegetables?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khandvi

  3. Patra

  4. Undhiyu
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Dhokla is a Gujarati dish made with chickpea flour and vegetables. It is a steamed cake that is often served with chutney and green chili.

Multiple choice

What is the staple food of the people of Rajasthan?

  1. Bajra

  2. Jowar

  3. Wheat

  4. Rice
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Bajra is the staple food of the people of Rajasthan. It is a millet that is used to make a variety of dishes, including roti, bhakri, and khichdi.

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is made with yogurt and lamb?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Yakhni

  3. Gushtaba

  4. Dum Aloo
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Rogan Josh is a Kashmiri dish made with yogurt and lamb. It is a flavorful dish that is often served with rice or naan.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional sweet dish of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Mysore Pak

  2. Jalebi

  3. Gulab Jamun

  4. Payasam
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Mysore Pak is the traditional sweet dish of Tamil Nadu. It is a dense and sugary sweet that is made with gram flour, sugar, and ghee.

Multiple choice

Which Andhra Pradesh dish is made with tamarind and red chilies?

  1. Pulihora

  2. Biryani

  3. Chicken Tikka Masala

  4. Korma
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Pulihora is an Andhra Pradesh dish made with tamarind and red chilies. It is a tangy and spicy dish that is often served with rice.