Regional Cuisine and Nutrition

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Which of the following is a staple food in North India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Jowar

  4. Ragi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wheat is the staple food in North India and is used to make a variety of dishes such as roti, paratha, and naan.

Which of the following is a popular dish from South India?

  1. Dosa

  2. Idli

  3. Vada

  4. Uttapam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dosa is a popular dish from South India and is made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils.

Which of the following is a traditional dish from West India?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khaman

  3. Handvo

  4. Patra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla is a traditional dish from West India and is made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils.

Which of the following is a famous dish from East India?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Sandesh

  3. Chhena poda

  4. Mishti doi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rasgulla is a famous dish from East India and is made from chhena, a type of cottage cheese.

Which of the following is a key ingredient in many North Indian dishes?

  1. Ghee

  2. Mustard oil

  3. Coconut oil

  4. Olive oil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghee is a key ingredient in many North Indian dishes and is made from clarified butter.

Which of the following is a common spice used in South Indian cuisine?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Fennel

  4. Mustard seeds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mustard seeds are a common spice used in South Indian cuisine and are often used to make a variety of chutneys.

Which of the following is a typical ingredient in West Indian dishes?

  1. Coconut

  2. Jaggery

  3. Tamarind

  4. Kokum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coconut is a typical ingredient in West Indian dishes and is used in a variety of dishes such as curries, stews, and desserts.

Which of the following is a popular ingredient in East Indian sweets?

  1. Chhena

  2. Khoa

  3. Mawa

  4. Paneer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhena is a popular ingredient in East Indian sweets and is made from a type of cottage cheese.

Which of the following is a traditional cooking method used in North India?

  1. Tandoor

  2. Sigri

  3. Chulha

  4. Patila


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoor is a traditional cooking method used in North India and is a cylindrical clay oven used to cook a variety of dishes such as naan, tandoori chicken, and kebabs.

Which of the following is a common cooking technique used in South India?

  1. Steaming

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Grilling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steaming is a common cooking technique used in South India and is used to cook a variety of dishes such as idli, dosa, and uttapam.

Which of the following is a typical cooking method used in West India?

  1. Stir-frying

  2. Deep-frying

  3. Sautéing

  4. Baking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stir-frying is a typical cooking method used in West India and is used to cook a variety of dishes such as stir-fried vegetables, noodles, and rice.

Which of the following is a traditional cooking technique used in East India?

  1. Smoking

  2. Pickling

  3. Fermenting

  4. Curing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fermenting is a traditional cooking technique used in East India and is used to make a variety of dishes such as fermented fish, vegetables, and soybeans.

Which of the following is a common ingredient in North Indian curries?

  1. Yogurt

  2. Tomato

  3. Onion

  4. Garlic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yogurt is a common ingredient in North Indian curries and is used to add a creamy and tangy flavor.

Which of the following is a typical ingredient in South Indian curries?

  1. Coconut milk

  2. Tamarind

  3. Mustard seeds

  4. Curry leaves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coconut milk is a typical ingredient in South Indian curries and is used to add a creamy and rich flavor.

Which of the following is a common ingredient in West Indian curries?

  1. Jaggery

  2. Kokum

  3. Fenugreek seeds

  4. Asafoetida


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaggery is a common ingredient in West Indian curries and is used to add a sweet and tangy flavor.

Which of the following is a typical ingredient in East Indian curries?

  1. Mustard oil

  2. Poppy seeds

  3. Nigella seeds

  4. Bay leaves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mustard oil is a typical ingredient in East Indian curries and is used to add a pungent and spicy flavor.

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