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Indian Chinese cuisine - Quiz
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  • 1. Which noodle dish is popularly referred to as chow mein?
A) Singaporean mee goreng
B) Hakka or Schezwan noodles
C) Manchurian noodles
D) American chop suey
  • 2. What is one of the dessert options mentioned in Indian Chinese cuisine?
A) Mango pudding
B) Ice cream on honey-fried noodles
C) Rice pudding
D) Gulab jamun
  • 3. In Singapore and Malaysia, which dish carries influence from both Indian and Chinese cuisines?
A) Fish head curry
B) Date pancakes
C) Spring rolls
D) Schezwan dosas
  • 4. Where can Indian Chinese food be found besides restaurants?
A) Exclusive hotels
B) Supermarket frozen aisles only
C) Mobile kitchen carts
D) Only in home kitchens
  • 5. Which Indian region's cuisine primarily influences the Indian food found in Singapore and Malaysia?
A) Bengali
B) North Indian
C) South Indian
D) Punjabi
  • 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 specific style of cooking
D) The owner's origins
  • 7. In 2007, Chinese cuisine ranked as India's favorite cuisine after which category?
A) Continental food
B) Italian 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) Chili chicken
B) Fish head curry
C) Date pancakes
D) Schezwan dosas
  • 9. What cooking equipment is commonly used by mobile kitchen carts for Indian Chinese food?
A) Wok over a portable gas burner
B) Pressure cooker
C) Electric induction cooktop
D) Tandoor oven
  • 10. In the West and Middle East, why do many Indian restaurants serve Indian Chinese food?
A) Because it is the only food available
B) Because it is cheaper to produce
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) Cantonese
B) Beijing
C) Shanghai
D) Sichuan
  • 12. What is the second favorite cuisine when families dine out in India, according to the text?
A) North Indian cuisine
B) South Indian cuisine
C) Chinese cuisine
D) Continental cuisine
  • 13. What items did Chinese merchants typically trade via the Silk Road?
A) Silks, rice, and crockery
B) Spices, salt, and silk
C) Spices, gold, and cattle
D) Tea, textiles, and iron
  • 14. Which religion moved from India to China via the Silk Road?
A) Taoism
B) Buddhism
C) Hinduism
D) Islam
  • 15. Which specific form of Buddhism was formed by melding Indian and Chinese practices?
A) Theravada Buddhism
B) Mahayana Buddhism
C) Zen Buddhism
D) Vajrayana Buddhism
  • 16. Which spices are mentioned as being present in Chinese culinary styles due to cultural exchange?
A) Saffron, nutmeg, and coriander
B) Turmeric, cumin, and cardamom
C) Chili, garlic, and cloves
D) Ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper
  • 17. Which two ethnic groups are mentioned as immigrants to Southeast Asia?
A) Han and Tamil
B) Mandarin and Punjabi
C) Han and Bengali
D) Cantonese and Gujarati
  • 18. In what century was rice cultivation introduced to Southeast Asia and Nepal?
A) Fifth century BC
B) Twentieth century BC
C) Tenth century BC
D) Thirtieth century BC
  • 19. Which of the following are cited as Chinese cooking and eating implements introduced to Southeast Asia?
A) Bowls, ladles, and steamers
B) Knives, forks, and pots
C) Pans, spatulas, and trays
D) Spoons, chopsticks, and woks
  • 20. Which spice is NOT specifically listed as being present in Southeast Asian curries?
A) Turmeric
B) Coriander
C) Cumin
D) Brown mustard
  • 21. Which countries are noted for having strong ties to Indian-style curry flavours?
A) China, Taiwan, and Japan
B) India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
C) Japan, Korea, and Vietnam
D) Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, Filipino, and Cambodian
  • 22. What is the primary historical geographical relationship between India and China?
A) They have no shared borders
B) They are on opposite sides of the globe
C) They share a maritime border only
D) They are neighbours
  • 23. According to the text, when did Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine appear relative to Chinese settlers in Kolkata?
A) Shortly after
B) Long before
C) Hundreds of years after
D) Simultaneously
  • 24. Which city is cited as the primary location for the origins of Indian Chinese food?
A) Guangdong
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Delhi
  • 25. Who is considered the first Chinese settler in India according to the text?
A) Yang Tai
B) Hakka the Elder
C) Pushpesh Pant
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) Guangdong
B) Shanghai
C) Hubei
D) Beijing
  • 28. What was a popular occupation for wives of the early Chinese immigrants?
A) Dentist
B) Sugar mill worker
C) Cobbler
D) Restaurateur
  • 29. What is the name of the famous, still-standing early Indo-Chinese restaurant mentioned in the text?
A) Silk Road Eatery
B) Guangdong Kitchen
C) Eau Chew
D) Tiretti Bazaar
  • 30. What is the name of India's only Chinatown?
A) Tiretti Bazaar
B) Atchew Town
C) Cantonese Quarter
D) Kolkata Corner
  • 31. Who noted that Indian Chinese food is the result of several isolated encounters?
A) Pushpesh Pant
B) The Mayor of Kolkata
C) Tong Atchew
D) The East India Trading Company
  • 32. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a country where Indian Chinese cuisine has spread?
A) Japan
B) United States
C) Jamaica
D) Australia
  • 33. Which autonomous region of China has been influenced by Indian spices?
A) Guangxi
B) Xinjiang
C) Inner Mongolia
D) Tibet
  • 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) Karahi
B) Tawa
C) Wok
D) Kadai-pan
  • 36. What ingredient from India is a significant constituent of Tibetan cuisine?
A) Brown mustard
B) Cumin
C) Coriander
D) Turmeric
  • 37. What is the name of the dumpling dish shared between Tibet and Nepal?
A) Wonton
B) Momo
C) Dim sum
D) Samosa
  • 38. Indian Chinese food is noted for being similar in taste to the cuisine of which region?
A) Europe
B) Southeast Asia
C) Middle East
D) Central Asia
  • 39. What does the culinary style 'Schezwan' imply?
A) A sweet and salty brown sauce
B) A spicy red sauce
C) Yoghurt-based gravy
D) Batter-fried items with ginger
  • 40. How are non-staple Indian Chinese dishes typically served by default?
A) Dry
B) With generous helpings of gravy
C) With extra spice
D) Steamed
  • 41. Besides Nepal and Tibet, which other region is mentioned as having a cuisine that mixes Chinese and Indian styles?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Myanmar
C) Bhutan
D) Thailand
  • 42. Which dish is classified as a chicken hors d'Ĺ“uvre?
A) Manchow soup
B) Chilli chicken
C) Chicken lollipop
D) Hakka Noodles
  • 43. What is the primary ingredient in Gobi Manchurian?
A) Chicken
B) Baby corn
C) Mushroom
D) Cauliflower
  • 44. Who is credited with inventing Manchurian in 1975?
A) Schezwan Singh
B) Nelson Wang
C) General Tso
D) Hakka Wang
  • 45. Which ingredient is NOT used in the original Manchurian base as described by Nelson Wang?
A) Soy sauce
B) Garam masala
C) Cornstarch
D) Chopped garlic
  • 46. Which soup contains vegetable or chicken?
A) Chilli soup
B) Manchow soup
C) Schezwan 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) Crispy
C) Pan-fried
D) Boiled
  • 49. Which of these is a valid vegetarian variant of Manchurian?
A) Mushroom
B) Beef
C) Lamb
D) Pork
  • 50. What is the naming convention for many of these main dishes?
A) Entree style followed by main ingredient
B) Flavor profile followed by cooking method
C) Main ingredient followed by entree style
D) Region of origin followed by dish name
  • 51. What cooking method is used for the meat or vegetables in Manchurian?
A) Steamed
B) Deep-fried
C) Boiled
D) Grilled
  • 52. Which ingredient is a specific addition to Chow mein?
A) Baby corn
B) Scrambled egg
C) Cauliflower
D) Paneer
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