Spicy Riddles MCQ Class 4 EVS Chapter 25

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Spicy Riddles MCQ

Question 1. What spice makes food hot and spicy, but too much of it can make you gasp and cry?
A. Red Chilli Powder
B. Black Pepper
C. Cinnamon
D. Turmeric

Question 2. What spice is mixed in oil and applied to wounds for quick healing?
A. Turmeric
B. Cumin
C. Mustard Seeds
D. Fenugreek

Question 3. What small, round, and black spice can be powdered coarse or fine, and has a sharp and spicy taste?
A. Cardamom
B. Cloves
C. Black Pepper
D. Cumin

Question 4. What spice, when roasted, spreads its fragrance all around and is a favorite with curd and jaljeera?
A. Fennel Seeds
B. Coriander Seeds
C. Mustard Seeds
D. Cumin Seeds

Question 5. What green spice, similar in appearance to cumin, is known to refresh your mouth and aid digestion when eaten after meals?
A. Fenugreek Seeds
B. Coriander Leaves
C. Mint Leaves
D. Curry Leaves

Question 6. What spice is chocolate brown in color and has a strong smell, and is known to soothe toothache?
A. Cloves
B. Cinnamon
C. Nutmeg
D. Cardamom

Question 7. Which spice is used in both sweet and savory dishes?
A. Cinnamon
B. Ginger
C. Nutmeg
D. Cardamom

Question 8. What is added to food to make it taste sour?
A. Vinegar
B. Tamarind
C. Lemon Juice
D. Yogurt

Question 9. Name a spice that is put into a mixture called “Garam Masala”?
A. Cumin
B. Cardamom
C. Cloves
D. All of the above

Question 10. What are three spices that Kuttan sees growing in his garden in Kerala?
A. Tejpatta, Small and Big Cardamoms, Black Pepper
B. Cumin, Coriander, Mustard Seeds
C. Turmeric, Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds
D. Ginger, Garlic, Onion

Question 11. What do you need to make a spicy potato chaat?
A. Boiled Potatoes, Salt, Red Chilly Powder, Mango Powder or Lemon, Roasted Cumin Seeds, Black Salt, Garam Masala, and Coriander Leaves
B. Boiled Potatoes, Salt, Black Pepper, Mustard Seeds, Turmeric, and Curry Leaves
C. Boiled Potatoes, Salt, Coriander Powder, Fenugreek Seeds, and Tamarind
D. Boiled Potatoes, Salt, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, and Fennel Seeds

Question 12. What can you add to the potato chaat to make it more delicious?
A. Roasted Cumin Seeds, Black Salt, and Garam Masala
B. Red Chilly Powder, Turmeric, and Mustard Seeds
C. Ginger, Garlic, and Onion
D. Vinegar, Tamarind, and Fenugreek Seeds

Question 13. What would happen to the taste of potato chaat if there were no spices?
A. It would be bland and tasteless
B. It would be too sweet
C. It would be too salty
D. It would be too sour

Question 14. What can you do to learn and make a different kind of chaat with your friends?
A. Experiment with different spices and ingredients
B. Follow a recipe exactly as written
C. Use only one spice in your chaat
D. Don’t add any spices to your chaat

Question 15. What spice makes you gasp and cry when too much is added to food?
A. Salt
B. Pepper
C. Chili powder
D. Cumin

True or False

1. Spices are used only in Indian cuisine.
2. Spices are used to add color, flavor, and aroma to food.
3. Cumin seeds are used to make food look yellow.
4. Garam Masala is a spice made from a mixture of several spices.
5. Tejpatta, small and big cardamoms, and black pepper are some of the spices that can be grown in Kerala.

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