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 main ingredient in the Gujarati snack, Dhokla?

  1. Rice

  2. Besan

  3. Semolina

  4. Maida
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dhokla is a steamed snack made from a batter of chickpea flour (besan), often served with a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular snack from the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulao

  3. Idli

  4. Dosa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Biryani is a flavorful rice dish made with a combination of spices, rice, and meat or vegetables, often served with a yogurt-based raita.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in the Maharashtrian snack, Misal Pav?

  1. Sprouts

  2. Potato

  3. Dahi

  4. Chutney
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Misal Pav is a spicy curry made with a combination of sprouts, potato, and a variety of spices, served with a soft bun (pav).

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular snack from the state of Karnataka?

  1. Bisi Bele Bath

  2. Upma

  3. Poha

  4. Sheera
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bisi Bele Bath is a traditional rice dish made with a combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices, often served with a dollop of ghee.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in the Rajasthani snack, Ghevar?

  1. Maida

  2. Sooji

  3. Besan

  4. Rice Flour
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet snack made from a batter of maida, ghee, and sugar, often served with a topping of nuts and saffron.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular snack from the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Kachori

  2. Samosa

  3. Jalebi

  4. Dahi Bhalla
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dahi Bhalla is a savory snack made from lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with a variety of chutneys and spices.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in the Bengali snack, Roshogolla?

  1. Chhena

  2. Sooji

  3. Maida

  4. Besan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Roshogolla is a sweet dumpling made from chhena (cottage cheese), often served in a sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and saffron.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular snack from the state of Odisha?

  1. Chhena Poda

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Jalebi

  4. Modak
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chhena Poda is a sweet dish made from chhena (cottage cheese), sugar, and semolina, often served with a topping of nuts and saffron.

Multiple choice

In the coastal state of Maharashtra, what is the name of the popular sweet dish made from steamed rice flour and jaggery?

  1. Modak

  2. Puran Poli

  3. Shrikhand

  4. Basundi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Modak, a steamed dumpling filled with a sweet mixture of coconut and jaggery, is a traditional delicacy in Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, what is the name of the traditional rice pancake served with a variety of chutneys?

  1. Dosa

  2. Idli

  3. Vada

  4. Pongal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dosa, a thin and crispy rice pancake, is a staple food in Tamil Nadu and is often served with various chutneys and sambar.

Multiple choice

In the state of Gujarat, what is the name of the sweet dish made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasgulla

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

Besan Laddu, a round-shaped sweet made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee, is a popular delicacy in Gujarat.

Multiple choice

In the state of Rajasthan, what is the name of the traditional sweet dish made from milk, sugar, and nuts?

  1. Ghevar

  2. Mawa Kachori

  3. Phirni

  4. Rasmalai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ghevar, a disc-shaped sweet made from milk, sugar, and nuts, is a popular dessert in Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

In the state of Andhra Pradesh, what is the name of the traditional rice dish served with a spicy lentil soup?

  1. Pulihora

  2. Biryani

  3. Pongal

  4. Upma
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pulihora, a tangy rice dish made with tamarind and spices, is a popular dish in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

In the state of Odisha, what is the name of the traditional sweet dish made from rice, coconut, and jaggery?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Chhena Poda

  3. Gulab Jamun

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

Chhena Poda, a baked sweet dish made from cottage cheese, coconut, and jaggery, is a popular dessert in Odisha.

Multiple choice

In the state of Uttar Pradesh, what is the name of the traditional sweet dish made from milk, sugar, and saffron?

  1. Rasmalai

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Phirni

  4. Kheer
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kheer, a rice pudding made with milk, sugar, and saffron, is a popular dessert in Uttar Pradesh.