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Regional Variations of Indian Cuisine

Description: Test your knowledge about the diverse regional variations of Indian cuisine, from the spicy curries of the North to the seafood specialties of the coastal regions.
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Which region of India is famous for its tandoori dishes, such as tandoori chicken and naan?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

North India, particularly the Punjab region, is renowned for its tandoori dishes, which are cooked in a cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor.

What is the staple food of the people of Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Millet

  4. Corn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the staple food in Kerala, and it is used in a variety of dishes, including rice curries, rice pancakes, and rice dumplings.

Which region of India is known for its spicy and flavorful curries, such as vindaloo and chicken tikka masala?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

South India, particularly the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, is famous for its spicy and flavorful curries, which often use coconut and tamarind as key ingredients.

What is the traditional bread of Maharashtra, a state in western India?

  1. Roti

  2. Naan

  3. Paratha

  4. Bhakri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhakri is a traditional bread from Maharashtra, made from jowar (sorghum) or bajra (pearl millet) flour and cooked on a tava (griddle).

Which region of India is known for its seafood specialties, such as fish curry and prawn malai?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

West India, particularly the coastal states of Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat, is famous for its seafood specialties, which often incorporate coconut and spices.

What is the traditional sweet dish of Bengal, a state in eastern India?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Jalebi

  4. Sandesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sandesh is a traditional sweet dish from Bengal, made from chhena (cottage cheese) and flavored with cardamom and saffron.

Which region of India is known for its dum biryani, a layered rice dish with meat or vegetables?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

North India, particularly the city of Lucknow, is famous for its dum biryani, which is cooked in a sealed pot over a slow fire.

What is the traditional breakfast dish of Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India?

  1. Idli

  2. Dosa

  3. Vada

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is a traditional breakfast dish from Tamil Nadu, made from fermented rice and lentil batter and steamed in small molds.

Which region of India is known for its spicy and tangy pickles, such as mango pickle and lemon pickle?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

North India, particularly the state of Punjab, is famous for its spicy and tangy pickles, which are often made with mustard oil and a variety of spices.

What is the traditional sweet dish of Rajasthan, a state in western India?

  1. Ghevar

  2. Jalebi

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Sandesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghevar is a traditional sweet dish from Rajasthan, made from flour, ghee, and sugar syrup and often decorated with nuts and saffron.

Which region of India is known for its chaat, a savory snack made with various ingredients such as chickpeas, potatoes, and yogurt?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

North India, particularly the city of Delhi, is famous for its chaat, which is often served as a street food and can include a variety of toppings and sauces.

What is the traditional bread of Gujarat, a state in western India?

  1. Roti

  2. Naan

  3. Paratha

  4. Thepla


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thepla is a traditional bread from Gujarat, made from whole wheat flour and flavored with spices and herbs.

Which region of India is known for its momos, steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

East India, particularly the state of Sikkim, is famous for its momos, which are often served with a spicy dipping sauce.

What is the traditional sweet dish of Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Gulab Jamun

  4. Petha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Petha is a traditional sweet dish from Uttar Pradesh, made from ash gourd and flavored with sugar syrup and spices.

Which region of India is known for its appam, a fermented rice pancake with a crispy outer layer?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

South India, particularly the state of Kerala, is famous for its appam, which is often served with a spicy stew or curry.

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