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Food and the Expression of Regional and National Identity

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the relationship between food and the expression of regional and national identity.
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Which Indian state is known for its spicy and flavorful cuisine?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Kerala

  3. Punjab

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its spicy and flavorful cuisine, which is characterized by the use of red chilies, tamarind, and other spices.

What is the staple food of the people of Kerala?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Millet

  4. Corn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the staple food of the people of Kerala, and it is used in a variety of dishes, including biryani, puttu, and appam.

Which region of India is famous for its tandoori dishes?

  1. Punjab

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Gujarat

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab is famous for its tandoori dishes, which are cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. Some popular tandoori dishes include chicken tikka, paneer tikka, and naan.

Which Bengali dish is made with fish and mustard seeds?

  1. Hilsa Curry

  2. Machher Jhol

  3. Chingri Malai Curry

  4. Bhapa Ilish


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Machher Jhol is a Bengali dish made with fish and mustard seeds. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is often served with rice.

What is the traditional bread of Maharashtra?

  1. Bhakri

  2. Chapati

  3. Paratha

  4. Naan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakri is the traditional bread of Maharashtra. It is a flatbread made with jowar (sorghum) flour and is often served with spicy dishes.

Which Gujarati dish is made with chickpea flour and vegetables?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khandvi

  3. Patra

  4. Undhiyu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla is a Gujarati dish made with chickpea flour and vegetables. It is a steamed cake that is often served with chutney and green chili.

What is the staple food of the people of Rajasthan?

  1. Bajra

  2. Jowar

  3. Wheat

  4. Rice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bajra is the staple food of the people of Rajasthan. It is a millet that is used to make a variety of dishes, including roti, bhakri, and khichdi.

Which Kashmiri dish is made with yogurt and lamb?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Yakhni

  3. Gushtaba

  4. Dum Aloo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rogan Josh is a Kashmiri dish made with yogurt and lamb. It is a flavorful dish that is often served with rice or naan.

What is the traditional sweet dish of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Mysore Pak

  2. Jalebi

  3. Gulab Jamun

  4. Payasam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore Pak is the traditional sweet dish of Tamil Nadu. It is a dense and sugary sweet that is made with gram flour, sugar, and ghee.

Which Andhra Pradesh dish is made with tamarind and red chilies?

  1. Pulihora

  2. Biryani

  3. Chicken Tikka Masala

  4. Korma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulihora is an Andhra Pradesh dish made with tamarind and red chilies. It is a tangy and spicy dish that is often served with rice.

What is the traditional bread of Karnataka?

  1. Ragi Roti

  2. Chapati

  3. Paratha

  4. Naan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ragi Roti is the traditional bread of Karnataka. It is a flatbread made with ragi (finger millet) flour and is often served with spicy dishes.

Which Goan dish is made with coconut and fish?

  1. Fish Curry

  2. Prawn Balchao

  3. Chicken Xacuti

  4. Vindaloo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prawn Balchao is a Goan dish made with coconut and fish. It is a spicy and flavorful dish that is often served with rice.

What is the traditional sweet dish of Odisha?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Jalebi

  4. Chhena Poda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhena Poda is the traditional sweet dish of Odisha. It is a baked sweet that is made with chhena (cottage cheese), sugar, and semolina.

Which Assamese dish is made with bamboo shoots and pork?

  1. Pork with Bamboo Shoots

  2. Fish Curry

  3. Chicken Curry

  4. Mutton Curry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pork with Bamboo Shoots is an Assamese dish made with bamboo shoots and pork. It is a flavorful and spicy dish that is often served with rice.

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