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