Indian Chinese cuisine - Quiz
Indian Chinese cuisine
  • 1. Which noodle dish is popularly referred to as chow mein?
A) Singaporean mee goreng
B) American chop suey
C) Hakka or Schezwan noodles
D) Manchurian noodles
  • 2. What is one of the dessert options mentioned in Indian Chinese cuisine?
A) Rice pudding
B) Gulab jamun
C) Ice cream on honey-fried noodles
D) Mango pudding
  • 3. In Singapore and Malaysia, which dish carries influence from both Indian and Chinese cuisines?
A) Spring rolls
B) Fish head curry
C) Date pancakes
D) Schezwan dosas
  • 4. Where can Indian Chinese food be found besides restaurants?
A) Exclusive hotels
B) Only in home kitchens
C) Supermarket frozen aisles only
D) Mobile kitchen carts
  • 5. Which Indian region's cuisine primarily influences the Indian food found in Singapore and Malaysia?
A) Bengali
B) North Indian
C) Punjabi
D) South Indian
  • 6. According to the text, what is the 'Hakka' label in Western restaurants usually referring to?
A) The type of sauce used
B) The city of origin of the food
C) The owner's origins
D) The specific style of cooking
  • 7. In 2007, Chinese cuisine ranked as India's favorite cuisine after which category?
A) Italian food
B) Continental food
C) Local food
D) South Indian cuisine
  • 8. Which of these is a dish mentioned as being served by some South Indian restaurants?
A) Schezwan dosas
B) Fish head curry
C) Date pancakes
D) Chili chicken
  • 9. What cooking equipment is commonly used by mobile kitchen carts for Indian Chinese food?
A) Tandoor oven
B) Electric induction cooktop
C) Wok over a portable gas burner
D) Pressure cooker
  • 10. In the West and Middle East, why do many Indian restaurants serve Indian Chinese food?
A) Because it is cheaper to produce
B) Because it is the only food available
C) Because it is requested by local tourists
D) To cater to overseas Indians' nostalgic taste
  • 11. Which cuisine is mentioned as a base for Malaysian and Singaporean Chinese food?
A) Beijing
B) Sichuan
C) Cantonese
D) Shanghai
  • 12. What is the second favorite cuisine when families dine out in India, according to the text?
A) North Indian cuisine
B) Chinese cuisine
C) South Indian cuisine
D) Continental cuisine
  • 13. What items did Chinese merchants typically trade via the Silk Road?
A) Spices, salt, and silk
B) Silks, rice, and crockery
C) Tea, textiles, and iron
D) Spices, gold, and cattle
  • 14. Which religion moved from India to China via the Silk Road?
A) Buddhism
B) Taoism
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
  • 15. Which specific form of Buddhism was formed by melding Indian and Chinese practices?
A) Zen Buddhism
B) Vajrayana Buddhism
C) Theravada Buddhism
D) Mahayana Buddhism
  • 16. Which spices are mentioned as being present in Chinese culinary styles due to cultural exchange?
A) Saffron, nutmeg, and coriander
B) Ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper
C) Turmeric, cumin, and cardamom
D) Chili, garlic, and cloves
  • 17. Which two ethnic groups are mentioned as immigrants to Southeast Asia?
A) Cantonese and Gujarati
B) Mandarin and Punjabi
C) Han and Bengali
D) Han and Tamil
  • 18. In what century was rice cultivation introduced to Southeast Asia and Nepal?
A) Twentieth century BC
B) Fifth century BC
C) Thirtieth century BC
D) Tenth century BC
  • 19. Which of the following are cited as Chinese cooking and eating implements introduced to Southeast Asia?
A) Pans, spatulas, and trays
B) Knives, forks, and pots
C) Bowls, ladles, and steamers
D) Spoons, chopsticks, and woks
  • 20. Which spice is NOT specifically listed as being present in Southeast Asian curries?
A) Cumin
B) Turmeric
C) Coriander
D) Brown mustard
  • 21. Which countries are noted for having strong ties to Indian-style curry flavours?
A) India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
B) Japan, Korea, and Vietnam
C) Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, Filipino, and Cambodian
D) China, Taiwan, and Japan
  • 22. What is the primary historical geographical relationship between India and China?
A) They are on opposite sides of the globe
B) They have no shared borders
C) They are neighbours
D) They share a maritime border only
  • 23. According to the text, when did Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine appear relative to Chinese settlers in Kolkata?
A) Long before
B) Simultaneously
C) Shortly after
D) Hundreds of years after
  • 24. Which city is cited as the primary location for the origins of Indian Chinese food?
A) Mumbai
B) Guangdong
C) Kolkata
D) Delhi
  • 25. Who is considered the first Chinese settler in India according to the text?
A) Pushpesh Pant
B) Hakka the Elder
C) Yang Tai
D) Tong Atchew
  • 26. In what year did Tong Atchew settle near Kolkata?
A) 1878
B) 1778
C) 1858
D) 1757
  • 27. Which province did the waves of Cantonese immigrants primarily originate from?
A) Beijing
B) Hubei
C) Shanghai
D) Guangdong
  • 28. What was a popular occupation for wives of the early Chinese immigrants?
A) Restaurateur
B) Cobbler
C) Sugar mill worker
D) Dentist
  • 29. What is the name of the famous, still-standing early Indo-Chinese restaurant mentioned in the text?
A) Tiretti Bazaar
B) Eau Chew
C) Silk Road Eatery
D) Guangdong Kitchen
  • 30. What is the name of India's only Chinatown?
A) Kolkata Corner
B) Atchew Town
C) Cantonese Quarter
D) Tiretti Bazaar
  • 31. Who noted that Indian Chinese food is the result of several isolated encounters?
A) Pushpesh Pant
B) Tong Atchew
C) The Mayor of Kolkata
D) The East India Trading Company
  • 32. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a country where Indian Chinese cuisine has spread?
A) Australia
B) United States
C) Japan
D) Jamaica
  • 33. Which autonomous region of China has been influenced by Indian spices?
A) Tibet
B) Guangxi
C) Xinjiang
D) Inner Mongolia
  • 34. Which country besides India and China influences Nepalese culinary practices?
A) Bangladesh
B) None
C) Bhutan
D) Pakistan
  • 35. What is the name of the Indian-style wok used for cooking in Nepal?
A) Tawa
B) Karahi
C) Kadai-pan
D) Wok
  • 36. What ingredient from India is a significant constituent of Tibetan cuisine?
A) Turmeric
B) Cumin
C) Brown mustard
D) Coriander
  • 37. What is the name of the dumpling dish shared between Tibet and Nepal?
A) Samosa
B) Wonton
C) Dim sum
D) Momo
  • 38. Indian Chinese food is noted for being similar in taste to the cuisine of which region?
A) Middle East
B) Central Asia
C) Southeast Asia
D) Europe
  • 39. What does the culinary style 'Schezwan' imply?
A) Batter-fried items with ginger
B) A sweet and salty brown sauce
C) Yoghurt-based gravy
D) A spicy red sauce
  • 40. How are non-staple Indian Chinese dishes typically served by default?
A) With generous helpings of gravy
B) With extra spice
C) Dry
D) Steamed
  • 41. Besides Nepal and Tibet, which other region is mentioned as having a cuisine that mixes Chinese and Indian styles?
A) Thailand
B) Bhutan
C) Sri Lanka
D) Myanmar
  • 42. Which dish is classified as a chicken hors d'Ĺ“uvre?
A) Chicken lollipop
B) Chilli chicken
C) Manchow soup
D) Hakka Noodles
  • 43. What is the primary ingredient in Gobi Manchurian?
A) Cauliflower
B) Chicken
C) Baby corn
D) Mushroom
  • 44. Who is credited with inventing Manchurian in 1975?
A) Hakka Wang
B) General Tso
C) Nelson Wang
D) Schezwan Singh
  • 45. Which ingredient is NOT used in the original Manchurian base as described by Nelson Wang?
A) Cornstarch
B) Soy sauce
C) Garam masala
D) Chopped garlic
  • 46. Which soup contains vegetable or chicken?
A) Chilli soup
B) Schezwan soup
C) Manchow soup
D) Hot and sour soup
  • 47. Which of the following dishes typically comes in 'dry' or 'gravy' versions?
A) Hot and sour soup
B) Chilli chicken
C) Hakka Noodles
D) Chow mein
  • 48. How are the noodles described in Chop suey?
A) Soft
B) Pan-fried
C) Boiled
D) Crispy
  • 49. Which of these is a valid vegetarian variant of Manchurian?
A) Pork
B) Lamb
C) Mushroom
D) Beef
  • 50. What is the naming convention for many of these main dishes?
A) Entree style followed by main ingredient
B) Main ingredient followed by entree style
C) Flavor profile followed by cooking method
D) Region of origin followed by dish name
  • 51. What cooking method is used for the meat or vegetables in Manchurian?
A) Boiled
B) Grilled
C) Steamed
D) Deep-fried
  • 52. Which ingredient is a specific addition to Chow mein?
A) Cauliflower
B) Baby corn
C) Scrambled egg
D) Paneer
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