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Indian Chinese cuisine - Quiz
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  • 1. Which noodle dish is popularly referred to as chow mein?
A) American chop suey
B) Hakka or Schezwan noodles
C) Singaporean mee goreng
D) Manchurian noodles
  • 2. What is one of the dessert options mentioned in Indian Chinese cuisine?
A) Gulab jamun
B) Ice cream on honey-fried noodles
C) Rice pudding
D) Mango pudding
  • 3. In Singapore and Malaysia, which dish carries influence from both Indian and Chinese cuisines?
A) Date pancakes
B) Spring rolls
C) Fish head curry
D) Schezwan dosas
  • 4. Where can Indian Chinese food be found besides restaurants?
A) Supermarket frozen aisles only
B) Mobile kitchen carts
C) Exclusive hotels
D) Only in home kitchens
  • 5. Which Indian region's cuisine primarily influences the Indian food found in Singapore and Malaysia?
A) Bengali
B) South Indian
C) North Indian
D) Punjabi
  • 6. According to the text, what is the 'Hakka' label in Western restaurants usually referring to?
A) The owner's origins
B) The city of origin of the food
C) The type of sauce used
D) The specific style of cooking
  • 7. In 2007, Chinese cuisine ranked as India's favorite cuisine after which category?
A) South Indian cuisine
B) Continental food
C) Italian food
D) Local food
  • 8. Which of these is a dish mentioned as being served by some South Indian restaurants?
A) Chili chicken
B) Fish head curry
C) Schezwan dosas
D) Date pancakes
  • 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) Pressure cooker
D) Electric induction cooktop
  • 10. In the West and Middle East, why do many Indian restaurants serve Indian Chinese food?
A) To cater to overseas Indians' nostalgic taste
B) Because it is the only food available
C) Because it is requested by local tourists
D) Because it is cheaper to produce
  • 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, gold, and cattle
B) Spices, salt, and silk
C) Tea, textiles, and iron
D) Silks, rice, and crockery
  • 14. Which religion moved from India to China via the Silk Road?
A) Buddhism
B) Islam
C) Taoism
D) Hinduism
  • 15. Which specific form of Buddhism was formed by melding Indian and Chinese practices?
A) Theravada Buddhism
B) Vajrayana Buddhism
C) Zen Buddhism
D) Mahayana 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) Saffron, nutmeg, and coriander
D) Chili, garlic, and cloves
  • 17. Which two ethnic groups are mentioned as immigrants to Southeast Asia?
A) Han and Tamil
B) Han and Bengali
C) Mandarin and Punjabi
D) Cantonese and Gujarati
  • 18. In what century was rice cultivation introduced to Southeast Asia and Nepal?
A) Tenth century BC
B) Fifth century BC
C) Twentieth century BC
D) Thirtieth century BC
  • 19. Which of the following are cited as Chinese cooking and eating implements introduced to Southeast Asia?
A) Spoons, chopsticks, and woks
B) Bowls, ladles, and steamers
C) Knives, forks, and pots
D) Pans, spatulas, and trays
  • 20. Which spice is NOT specifically listed as being present in Southeast Asian curries?
A) Turmeric
B) Cumin
C) Brown mustard
D) Coriander
  • 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 share a maritime border only
C) They are neighbours
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) Long before
B) Shortly after
C) Simultaneously
D) Hundreds of years after
  • 24. Which city is cited as the primary location for the origins of Indian Chinese food?
A) Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Guangdong
D) Mumbai
  • 25. Who is considered the first Chinese settler in India according to the text?
A) Hakka the Elder
B) Tong Atchew
C) Yang Tai
D) Pushpesh Pant
  • 26. In what year did Tong Atchew settle near Kolkata?
A) 1858
B) 1878
C) 1778
D) 1757
  • 27. Which province did the waves of Cantonese immigrants primarily originate from?
A) Beijing
B) Hubei
C) Guangdong
D) Shanghai
  • 28. What was a popular occupation for wives of the early Chinese immigrants?
A) Cobbler
B) Dentist
C) Sugar mill worker
D) Restaurateur
  • 29. What is the name of the famous, still-standing early Indo-Chinese restaurant mentioned in the text?
A) Tiretti Bazaar
B) Silk Road Eatery
C) Eau Chew
D) Guangdong Kitchen
  • 30. What is the name of India's only Chinatown?
A) Atchew Town
B) Kolkata Corner
C) Tiretti Bazaar
D) Cantonese Quarter
  • 31. Who noted that Indian Chinese food is the result of several isolated encounters?
A) Pushpesh Pant
B) The East India Trading Company
C) The Mayor of Kolkata
D) Tong Atchew
  • 32. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a country where Indian Chinese cuisine has spread?
A) Japan
B) Jamaica
C) Australia
D) United States
  • 33. Which autonomous region of China has been influenced by Indian spices?
A) Xinjiang
B) Tibet
C) Inner Mongolia
D) Guangxi
  • 34. Which country besides India and China influences Nepalese culinary practices?
A) Bhutan
B) Pakistan
C) None
D) Bangladesh
  • 35. What is the name of the Indian-style wok used for cooking in Nepal?
A) Wok
B) Kadai-pan
C) Tawa
D) Karahi
  • 36. What ingredient from India is a significant constituent of Tibetan cuisine?
A) Brown mustard
B) Coriander
C) Cumin
D) Turmeric
  • 37. What is the name of the dumpling dish shared between Tibet and Nepal?
A) Dim sum
B) Wonton
C) Momo
D) Samosa
  • 38. Indian Chinese food is noted for being similar in taste to the cuisine of which region?
A) Middle East
B) Europe
C) Southeast Asia
D) Central Asia
  • 39. What does the culinary style 'Schezwan' imply?
A) A sweet and salty brown sauce
B) Yoghurt-based gravy
C) Batter-fried items with ginger
D) A spicy red sauce
  • 40. How are non-staple Indian Chinese dishes typically served by default?
A) Dry
B) Steamed
C) With extra spice
D) With generous helpings of gravy
  • 41. Besides Nepal and Tibet, which other region is mentioned as having a cuisine that mixes Chinese and Indian styles?
A) Bhutan
B) Sri Lanka
C) Myanmar
D) Thailand
  • 42. Which dish is classified as a chicken hors d'Ĺ“uvre?
A) Chicken lollipop
B) Hakka Noodles
C) Chilli chicken
D) Manchow soup
  • 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) General Tso
B) Nelson Wang
C) Hakka Wang
D) Schezwan Singh
  • 45. Which ingredient is NOT used in the original Manchurian base as described by Nelson Wang?
A) Chopped garlic
B) Garam masala
C) Soy sauce
D) Cornstarch
  • 46. Which soup contains vegetable or chicken?
A) Hot and sour soup
B) Chilli soup
C) Schezwan soup
D) Manchow soup
  • 47. Which of the following dishes typically comes in 'dry' or 'gravy' versions?
A) Chilli chicken
B) Hakka Noodles
C) Hot and sour soup
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) Lamb
C) Pork
D) Beef
  • 50. What is the naming convention for many of these main dishes?
A) Region of origin followed by dish name
B) Entree style followed by main ingredient
C) Flavor profile followed by cooking method
D) Main ingredient followed by entree style
  • 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) Baby corn
B) Scrambled egg
C) Cauliflower
D) Paneer
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