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 dishes was not commonly found in medieval Indian cuisine?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Vindaloo

  3. Chicken Tikka Masala

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

Chicken Tikka Masala, a dish made from chicken tikka in a creamy tomato sauce, was not commonly found in medieval Indian cuisine, as it is a relatively recent dish.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of avoiding food that has been touched or prepared by a person of a lower caste?

  1. Jati Bhed

  2. Varna Vyavastha

  3. Gotra Exogamy

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

Food untouchability is the practice of avoiding food that has been touched or prepared by a person of a lower caste.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of avoiding food that has been offered to a deity?

  1. Jati Bhed

  2. Varna Vyavastha

  3. Gotra Exogamy

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

Food sacrilege is the practice of avoiding food that has been offered to a deity.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most popular among the participants of ICCR's culinary competition?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Tamil

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

Hindi is the most popular language among the participants of ICCR's culinary competition, followed by Urdu, Tamil, and Bengali.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in the popular Indian dish, chana masala?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Potatoes

  3. Lentils

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

Chana masala is a popular Indian dish made with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of Indian bread that is often served with curries?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

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

Naan is a type of Indian bread that is made with wheat flour and yogurt. It is often served with curries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of Indian yogurt that is often used in curries and raitas?

  1. Dahi

  2. Lassi

  3. Chaas

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

Dahi is a type of Indian yogurt that is often used in curries and raitas. It is made with whole milk and has a thick, creamy texture.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in the popular Indian street food, pani puri?

  1. Semolina

  2. Chickpeas

  3. Potatoes

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

Pani puri is a popular Indian street food made with semolina, potatoes, chickpeas, and tamarind water.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of Indian rice that is often served with biryanis and pulaos?

  1. Basmati

  2. Jasmine

  3. Arborio

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

Basmati is a type of Indian rice that is often served with biryanis and pulaos. It is known for its long, slender grains and its delicate flavor.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in the popular Indian dish, aloo gobi?

  1. Potatoes

  2. Cauliflower

  3. Peas

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

Aloo gobi is a popular Indian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and tomatoes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of Indian pickle that is often served with meals?

  1. Achar

  2. Chutney

  3. Papad

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

Achar is a type of Indian pickle that is often served with meals. It is made with vegetables, fruits, and spices.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in the popular Indian dessert, jalebi?

  1. Flour

  2. Sugar syrup

  3. Rose water

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

Jalebi is a popular Indian dessert made with flour, sugar syrup, rose water, and cardamom.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of Indian lentil soup that is often served with rice or bread?

  1. Dal makhani

  2. Sambar

  3. Rasam

  4. Chana masala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dal makhani is a type of Indian lentil soup that is often served with rice or bread. It is made with black lentils, kidney beans, tomatoes, and spices.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in the popular Indian street food, bhelpuri?

  1. Puffed rice

  2. Sev

  3. Peanuts

  4. Tamarind chutney
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhelpuri is a popular Indian street food made with puffed rice, sev, peanuts, and tamarind chutney.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of Indian flatbread that is often served with curries?

  1. Roti

  2. Naan

  3. Paratha

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

Roti is a type of Indian flatbread that is often served with curries. It is made with wheat flour and water.