Myths
It is considered bad luck when you spill this white condiment.
Salt
India is also called the land of ____
Which movement, launched in 1970, turned India from a milk deficient country into the world's largest milk producer?
Operation Flood (White Revolution)
What is the term for a diet that avoids all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey?
Vegan
Which yellow spice was believed to heal fractures overnight?
Turmeric
What spice, native to the Malabar Coast of India, was so valuable it was called "black gold"?
Black Pepper
The first fortified food product in India to fight malnutrition was ________.
Iodized salt (to prevent goiter)
A growing trend in India is the rise of organic food. What does this term mean?
Foods grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
The belief that this fruit is responsible for a biblical 'fall from grace' is a myth, as the original Hebrew text simply referred to 'fruit.'
Apple
Which grain, a major carbohydrate source, was cultivated in the Indus Valley Civilization as early as 3000 BCE?
Wheat
Who is known as the Father of India's White Revolution?
Dr. Verghese Kurien
The Indian food-tech sector has seen a massive surge. Name one of the two major companies that dominate the food delivery market in India.
Zomato and Swiggy
Some people believe that doing this will make the food that has been left out too long to be safe to eat.
Reheating Food
Staple ingredients common in Indian cuisine, such as tomatoes, potatoes, and chili, were not native but were introduced by the ______.
Portuguese
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under which Act?
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
2023 was declared the International Year of Millets after India's proposal. Name two millets popularly eaten in India.
Ragi (finger millet), Bajra (pearl millet), Jowar (sorghum) etc.
What food was believed to improve eyesight for British pilots during WWII, a myth spread to hide radar technology?
Carrots
Which ancient Indian text, one of the earliest on life and health, describes dietary rules, food properties, and the importance of balance?
Charaka Samhita
Name the Indian nutrition scientist who is called the "Father of the Indian Green Revolution" for transforming food security.
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
What is the key nutrition goal of POSHAN Abhiyaan 2025 for children under 5?
Reduce stunting to 25% or less.