Food and Flavors
What famous dish is most commonly associated with Hyderabad?
Biriyani
Who played the role of “Pushpa Raj” in the movie Pushpa: The Rise?
Allu Arjun
What festival in Kerala celebrates the homecoming of King Mahabali and is known for its flower carpets and Sadya feast
Onam
What does “Nandri” mean in Tamil, and when do people say it?
It means Thank you — said to show gratitude or respect.
Which South Indian state is famous for its backwaters and houseboats?
Kerala
What South Indian breakfast dish is made by fermenting rice and urad dal batter and cooked on a flat pan until crispy?
Dosa
what Movie is the song "Why this Kolaveri Di from?"
3
During which festival do colorful kites fill the sky?
Sankranti
In Malayalam, what does the word Chetta or Chechi mean when people use it casually?
Chetta means “older brother,” and Chechi means “older sister.”
The river Godavari flows mainly through which two South Indian states?
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
What traditional Kerala meal is served on a banana leaf and includes dishes like sambar, aviyal, and payasam?
Sadya
Who is the director of the telugu movie Eega?
S. S. Rajamouli
What floral festival, celebrated mostly by women in Telangana, involves decorating with flowers and singing folk songs?
Bathukamma
In Kannada, what does “Chennagidira?” mean?
It means - "How are you?"
Which hill station in Tamil Nadu is famous for its tea plantations and cool weather?
Ooty
Which Tamil street food is made from flaky layered parotta and spicy shredded meat curry?
Kothu Parotta
Who is known as “Thalaivar” and has acted in classics like Sivaji and Enthiran?
Rajinikanth
Which harvest festival honors the Sun God and farmers by cooking sweet rice in a clay pot until it overflows in celebration?
Pongal
What does the phrase “Chaala bagundhi!” mean when complimenting food or someone’s outfit?
“It’s really good!” or “It looks very good"
Which South Indian city is known for its IT industry and called the “Silicon Valley of India”?
Benguluru
Which tangy and flavorful rice dish made with tamarind pulp, peanuts, and curry leaves is commonly served during temple festivals?
Pulihora (Tamarind Rice)
Which Kannada film directed by Rishab Shetty explores faith and folklore through the character of a Kambala racer?
Kantara
Which Karnataka festival is famous for its royal parade of elephants in Mysuru?
Dasara
Hyderabad was historically ruled by the Nizams. What language did the royal court primarily use for administration and culture?
Urdu
This landmark, built in 1591, is Hyderabad’s most famous monument and was constructed to commemorate the end of a plague.
Charminar