General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

6,171 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 Indian dish is known for its low glycemic index and is often recommended for individuals with diabetes?

  1. Rajma Chawal

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Chicken Tikka Masala

  4. Sambar Rice
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sambar Rice is a South Indian dish made with lentils, vegetables, and rice. It has a low glycemic index, making it a suitable choice for individuals with diabetes as it helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cooking technique involves grilling food over charcoal or wood, resulting in smoky and flavorful dishes?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Dum Pukht

  3. Korma

  4. Biryani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tandoori is a popular Indian cooking technique where food is grilled in a cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor. This method imparts a smoky and charred flavor to the dishes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian dish is known for its high calcium content and is often consumed as a healthy snack or side dish?

  1. Yogurt

  2. Paneer

  3. Lassi

  4. Raita
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Paneer is a type of fresh cheese commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is a good source of calcium and protein and is often consumed as a healthy snack or side dish.

Multiple choice

Which Indian dish is known for its high iron content and is often recommended for individuals with anemia?

  1. Palak Paneer

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Rajma Chawal

  4. Chole Bhature
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish made with spinach and paneer. It is a good source of iron and is often recommended for individuals with anemia as it helps increase hemoglobin levels.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cooking technique involves cooking food in a sealed pot with minimal water, resulting in tender and flavorful dishes?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Dum Pukht

  3. Korma

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

Korma is a rich and creamy Indian dish made with meat or vegetables cooked in a yogurt-based sauce. It is often cooked in a sealed pot with minimal water, resulting in tender and flavorful dishes.

Multiple choice

What is the belief behind the prohibition on eating during an eclipse?

  1. Food becomes contaminated by the eclipse.

  2. Food loses its nutritional value during the eclipse.

  3. Eating during the eclipse can cause indigestion.

  4. Eating during the eclipse can lead to bad luck.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The belief behind the prohibition on eating during an eclipse is that food becomes contaminated by the eclipse.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian cuisine that is influenced by Persian cuisine?

  1. Mughlai cuisine

  2. Awadhi cuisine

  3. Kashmiri cuisine

  4. Punjabi cuisine
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mughlai cuisine is a traditional Indian cuisine that is influenced by Persian cuisine.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is renowned for its mouth-watering pani puri, a crispy semolina ball filled with tangy tamarind water and spiced chickpeas?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh, particularly the city of Allahabad, is famous for its pani puri, also known as gol gappe or puchka.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the iconic Mumbai street food made from a spicy potato mixture wrapped in a crispy batter and deep-fried?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Pav Bhaji

  3. Bhelpuri

  4. Sevpuri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vada Pav is a popular street food in Mumbai, consisting of a deep-fried potato patty placed inside a soft bread bun.

Multiple choice

Which street food vendor in Kolkata is known for its legendary egg rolls, a flaky pastry filled with spiced minced meat and vegetables?

  1. Nizam's

  2. Arsalan

  3. Aminia

  4. Gupta Brothers
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nizam's is a renowned street food vendor in Kolkata, famous for its egg rolls, which are crispy and filled with a flavorful mixture of minced meat and vegetables.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sweet and tangy street food from Delhi, made from yogurt, semolina, and sugar, often topped with nuts and fruits?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Rabri

  3. Lassi

  4. Kulfi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lassi is a popular street food in Delhi, made from yogurt, semolina, and sugar, and often served with toppings like nuts, fruits, or rose syrup.

Multiple choice

Which street food vendor in Chennai is famous for its delicious idli, a steamed rice cake served with coconut chutney and sambar?

  1. Saravana Bhavan

  2. Murugan Idli Shop

  3. Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant

  4. Adyar Ananda Bhavan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Murugan Idli Shop is a renowned street food vendor in Chennai, known for its fluffy idlis served with flavorful coconut chutney and sambar.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the spicy and tangy street food from Hyderabad, made from minced meat or vegetables mixed with spices and wrapped in a thin bread?

  1. Biryani

  2. Haleem

  3. Nihari

  4. Keema Samosa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Keema Samosa is a popular street food in Hyderabad, consisting of a crispy pastry filled with a spicy mixture of minced meat or vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which street food vendor in Jaipur is known for its delectable ghevar, a disc-shaped sweet made from flour, ghee, and sugar syrup?

  1. Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar

  2. Kanha Sweets

  3. Rawat Mishthan Bhandar

  4. Mohanlal Mishthan Bhandar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar is a renowned street food vendor in Jaipur, famous for its ghevar, a traditional sweet made from flour, ghee, and sugar syrup.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the savory street food from Lucknow, made from minced meat or vegetables cooked in a flavorful gravy and served with a soft bread roll?

  1. Kebabs

  2. Biryani

  3. Nihari

  4. Haleem
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kebabs are a popular street food in Lucknow, consisting of minced meat or vegetables marinated in spices and grilled on skewers.