Question

Traditional food habits are usually dependent on ______.

• A. locally available food items
• B. food items imported to a place
• C. personal preferences of people
• D. religious faith of people

Answer 1

The correct option is A locally available food items

Locally available food items have influenced the food habits of people. Religion, imported items and personal preferences play a secondary role in food choices of people. For example, Brahmanical authorities relaxed rules of vegetarianism in Bengal as fish was a popular food item in the riverine region. Brihaddharma Purana permitted local Brahmanas to eat certain varieties of fish.