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Culture & Food Quiz1 - IOCL

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In Ramnad royal family, women rulers are given the title 'Nachiyar'. What is the given title if men are rulers ?
a)
Tondaiman
b)
Varma
c)
Sethupathi
d)
Cheran
2.

Identify this folk dance where the performers have coloured handkerchiefs tied to their fingers and wear ankle bells.

a)

Oyilattam

b)

Paavai Koothu

c)

Karagattam

d)

Thappattam

3.
Both Ramayan and Mahabharat are two great epics of Indian history and both have taken place in entirely different time-periods. Which of these characters appear in both the Ramayana & the Mahabharatha?
a)
Dasarathan
b)
Bheeshmar
c)
Jaabali
d)
Hanuman
4.

The traditional sport of jallikattu is associated with which geographical area as per Tamil Literature?

a)

Mullai

b)

Marudham

c)

Neidhal

d)

Paalai

5.

Covered by the reknowned Craft Revival Trust in their encyclopedia as one of Asia's Intangible cultural Heritage, Which household item is the town of Dindugal famous for ?

a)

Lock

b)

Wet Grinder

c)

Textiles

d)

Wood Carvings

6.

What is the name given to trained elephants which are used to trap wild elephants ?

a)

Kumki

b)

Komban

c)

Marudhu

d)

Rajan

7.

From which among these is Gingelly Oil extracted from?

a)

Ground Nut

b)

Sesame

c)

Sunflower

d)

Dates

8.
In India pickles can accompany a variety of foods. Which of these pickles is not made with mango?
a)
Avakai
b)
Maavadu
c)
Gongura
d)
Maa-inji pickle
9.
Which present day food item is beleived to have been referred to as 'Oon Soru'?
a)
Sambar Rice
b)
Curd Rice
c)
Biryani
d)
Pulao
10.

Szechwan Fried Rice is an all time favourite for Indians when we dine at restaurants. What does Szechwan denote?

a)

A Chinese cook

b)

A Chinese province

c)

A Chinese spice

d)

A Chinese vegetable

11.

Which of the following is not a part of 'Navadhaaniyangal'?

a)

Ragi

b)

Rice

c)

Horse Gram

d)

Field Beans

12.

There are memorable characters in Tamil Cinema who have forgetfulness as an endearing trait. Which type of green (Keerai) is said to aid in enhancing memory power?

a)

Mulaikeerai

b)

Vallaraikeerai

c)

Manathakkali Keerai

d)

Ponnanganni Keerai

13.
The Tamil University, in Tamil Nadu, India, was established to provide higher research in the Tamil language, arts and manuscriptology. Which City of Tamilnadu has the Tamil University?
a)
Thanjavur
b)
Madurai
c)
Coimbatore
d)
Kanyakumari
14.
Mahabalipuram was originally called Mammallapuram because Narasimhavarman I , the Pallava King was good at something. Which skill was he known for?
a)
Boxing
b)
Sword
c)
Wrestling
d)
Archery
15.

Which of these herbs is called as pillai valarpan as it helps mothers to raise their infants without illness ?

a)

Vasambu

b)

Nila Vembu

c)

Pirandai

d)

Tulsi