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
This drink made from yogurt, water and spices are believed to aid with digestion.
Buttermilk
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.
A tradition of offering food to deities before eating as a symbol of gratitude.
Prasad
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
A plate that includes small portions of lentils, vegetables, curries, chutneys, rice, and bread to offer all six tastes (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, pungent, astringent).
Thali
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.
The elaborate 26-plus item vegetarian feast served in Kerala during the Onam festival, including items such as avial, olan, thoran, parippu, and payasam.
Onam Sadhya
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.
Before important events like exams, weddings, or job interviews, many Indians eat a spoonful of this plus sugar, believed to aid luck, mental clarity, digestion, and calm nerves.
Curd + Sugar