General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

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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 the following is a traditional Kashmiri dish?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Yakhni

  3. Gushtaba

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Rogan Josh, Yakhni, and Gushtaba are all traditional Kashmiri dishes. Rogan Josh is a lamb curry, Yakhni is a yogurt-based curry, and Gushtaba is a meatball curry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Bengali sweet dish?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Sandesh

  3. Mishti Doi

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rasgulla, Sandesh, and Mishti Doi are all popular Bengali sweet dishes. Rasgulla is a ball of chhena soaked in sugar syrup, Sandesh is a sweet made from chhena and sugar, and Mishti Doi is a sweet yogurt.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Rajasthani dish?

  1. Dal Baati Churma

  2. Gatte Ki Sabzi

  3. Laal Maas

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dal Baati Churma, Gatte Ki Sabzi, and Laal Maas are all traditional Rajasthani dishes. Dal Baati Churma is a combination of lentils, wheat balls, and a sweet dish, Gatte Ki Sabzi is a curry made with chickpea flour dumplings, and Laal Maas is a mutton curry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Punjabi dish?

  1. Sarson Ka Saag

  2. Makki Di Roti

  3. Chole Bhature

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sarson Ka Saag, Makki Di Roti, and Chole Bhature are all popular Punjabi dishes. Sarson Ka Saag is a curry made with mustard greens, Makki Di Roti is a flatbread made with cornmeal, and Chole Bhature is a combination of chickpeas and fried bread.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Hyderabadi dish?

  1. Biryani

  2. Haleem

  3. Nihari

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Biryani, Haleem, and Nihari are all traditional Hyderabadi dishes. Biryani is a rice dish with meat or vegetables, Haleem is a meat stew, and Nihari is a beef stew.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Goan dish?

  1. Fish Curry

  2. Vindaloo

  3. Sorpotel

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Fish Curry, Vindaloo, and Sorpotel are all popular Goan dishes. Fish Curry is a curry made with fish, Vindaloo is a pork or chicken curry, and Sorpotel is a pork stew.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Kerala dish?

  1. Sadhya

  2. Appam

  3. Idiyappam

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sadhya, Appam, and Idiyappam are all traditional Kerala dishes. Sadhya is a vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf, Appam is a thin pancake made with rice flour, and Idiyappam is a steamed rice noodle.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Assamese dish?

  1. Masor Tenga

  2. Pitha

  3. Khar

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Masor Tenga, Pitha, and Khar are all popular Assamese dishes. Masor Tenga is a fish curry, Pitha is a rice cake, and Khar is a sour soup.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Manipuri dish?

  1. Eromba

  2. Chagem Pomba

  3. Singju

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Eromba, Chagem Pomba, and Singju are all traditional Manipuri dishes. Eromba is a fermented soybean dish, Chagem Pomba is a steamed fish dish, and Singju is a pork dish.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Naga dish?

  1. Naga Chilli Chutney

  2. Smoked Pork

  3. Bamboo Shoot Curry

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Naga Chilli Chutney, Smoked Pork, and Bamboo Shoot Curry are all popular Naga dishes. Naga Chilli Chutney is a spicy chutney made with Naga chilies, Smoked Pork is a pork dish smoked over a fire, and Bamboo Shoot Curry is a curry made with bamboo shoots.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Sikkimese dish?

  1. Momos

  2. Thukpa

  3. Gya Thuk

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Momos, Thukpa, and Gya Thuk are all traditional Sikkimese dishes. Momos are steamed dumplings, Thukpa is a noodle soup, and Gya Thuk is a meat soup.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Arunachali dish?

  1. Apong

  2. Pika Pila

  3. Chura Sabji

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Apong, Pika Pila, and Chura Sabji are all popular Arunachali dishes. Apong is a rice beer, Pika Pila is a pork dish, and Chura Sabji is a vegetable dish made with dried rice.

Multiple choice

Which regional cuisine is famous for its use of mustard oil, poppy seeds, and fish?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Bengali

  3. Rajasthani

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali cuisine, originating from the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, is known for its distinct use of mustard oil, poppy seeds, and fish, creating unique dishes like Macher Jhol (fish curry).

Multiple choice

Which regional cuisine is famous for its 'Dal Baati Churma', a combination of lentils, wheat balls, and sweet crumbled bread?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Gujarati

  3. Odia

  4. Marathi
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Correct answer
Explanation

Dal Baati Churma is a traditional dish from Rajasthan, known for its combination of lentils, wheat balls, and sweet crumbled bread.

Multiple choice

Which regional cuisine is famous for its 'Dhokla', a steamed savory cake made from fermented batter?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Rajasthani

  3. Gujarati

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

Dhokla, a popular Gujarati dish, is a steamed savory cake made from fermented batter and is known for its soft and spongy texture.