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 street food vendor in Pune is known for its delectable vada pav, a spicy potato patty sandwiched between two soft bread buns?

  1. Durga Vada Pav

  2. Ashok Vada Pav

  3. Shree Vada Pav

  4. Sai Vada Pav
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Explanation

Durga Vada Pav is a renowned street food vendor in Pune, famous for its vada pav, a popular street food made from a spicy potato patty sandwiched between two soft bread buns.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tangy and refreshing street food from Surat, made from a mixture of boiled chickpeas, tamarind sauce, and spices?

  1. Bhelpuri

  2. Sevpuri

  3. Dahi Puri

  4. Panipuri
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Explanation

Dahi Puri is a popular street food in Surat, consisting of a crispy semolina ball filled with a mixture of boiled chickpeas, tamarind sauce, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which street food vendor in Agra is known for its flavorful chaat, a combination of various savory snacks topped with yogurt, tamarind sauce, and spices?

  1. Agra Chat Bhandar

  2. Brijwasi Chat Bhandar

  3. Radhey Shyam Chat Bhandar

  4. Pehalwan Chat Bhandar
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Agra Chat Bhandar is a renowned street food vendor in Agra, famous for its chaat, a combination of various savory snacks topped with yogurt, tamarind sauce, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the popular Indian drink 'lassi'?

  1. Yogurt

  2. Milk

  3. Buttermilk

  4. Curd
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Explanation

Yogurt is used to make the popular Indian drink 'lassi'.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the traditional Indian bread 'roti'?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Jowar

  4. Bajra
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Wheat is used to make the traditional Indian bread 'roti'.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'payasam'?

  1. Rice

  2. Milk

  3. Sugar

  4. Jaggery
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Rice is used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'payasam'.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the traditional Indian snack 'pakora'?

  1. Potatoes

  2. Onions

  3. Brinjal

  4. All of the above
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Potatoes, onions, and brinjal are all used to make the traditional Indian snack 'pakora'.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the traditional Indian pickle 'achaar'?

  1. Mangoes

  2. Lemons

  3. Cucumbers

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Mangoes, lemons, and cucumbers are all used to make the traditional Indian pickle 'achaar'.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'barfi'?

  1. Milk

  2. Sugar

  3. Nuts

  4. All of the above
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Milk, sugar, and nuts are all used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'barfi'.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'gulab jamun'?

  1. Milk

  2. Sugar

  3. Flour

  4. All of the above
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Milk, sugar, and flour are all used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'gulab jamun'.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'jalebi'?

  1. Flour

  2. Sugar

  3. Oil

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Flour, sugar, and oil are all used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'jalebi'.

Multiple choice

Which crop is used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'rasgulla'?

  1. Milk

  2. Sugar

  3. Curd

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Milk, sugar, and curd are all used to make the traditional Indian sweet 'rasgulla'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most gross Kosha?

  1. Annamaya Kosha

  2. Pranamaya Kosha

  3. Manomaya Kosha

  4. Vijnanamaya Kosha

  5. Anandamaya Kosha
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The Annamaya Kosha is the most gross Kosha because it is made up of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether.

Multiple choice

Which of the following vegetables is commonly used in tandoori dishes?

  1. Bell peppers

  2. Broccoli

  3. Spinach
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Explanation

Bell peppers are a common vegetable used in tandoori dishes. They add color, flavor, and texture to the dish.

Multiple choice

What is the primary source of protein in tandoori dishes?

  1. Chicken

  2. Fish

  3. Tofu
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Chicken is the most commonly used protein source in tandoori dishes. It is marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled in a tandoor.