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What is the term for the total number of people living in a country?
What is the term for the total number of people living in a country?
- Habitat
- Community
- Density
- Population (correct)
Which of the following factors makes people prefer living in the northern plains of India?
Which of the following factors makes people prefer living in the northern plains of India?
- Extreme climate
- Flat agricultural land (correct)
- Rocky terrain
- Infertile soil
How many languages are officially recognized by the Constitution of India?
How many languages are officially recognized by the Constitution of India?
- 28
- 22 (correct)
- 18
- 15
Which of these languages is typically written from right to left?
Which of these languages is typically written from right to left?
What is the term for the set of letters in which a language is written?
What is the term for the set of letters in which a language is written?
Which national festival is celebrated on January 26th?
Which national festival is celebrated on January 26th?
On what date is Independence Day celebrated in India?
On what date is Independence Day celebrated in India?
Whose birthday is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti?
Whose birthday is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti?
Which of the following is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
Which of the following is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
Which harvest festival is mainly celebrated in Punjab?
Which harvest festival is mainly celebrated in Punjab?
People who do not eat meat products are called?
People who do not eat meat products are called?
Which food items are generally eaten by people in the northern states of India?
Which food items are generally eaten by people in the northern states of India?
Which of the following oils is commonly used for cooking in India?
Which of the following oils is commonly used for cooking in India?
In which part of India are spices least used in food preparation?
In which part of India are spices least used in food preparation?
Which of the following dishes is a popular food in Bihar?
Which of the following dishes is a popular food in Bihar?
Which factor contributes least to the sparse population in mountainous regions compared to the northern plains?
Which factor contributes least to the sparse population in mountainous regions compared to the northern plains?
Considering India's linguistic diversity, what is the significance of recognizing 22 languages by the Constitution?
Considering India's linguistic diversity, what is the significance of recognizing 22 languages by the Constitution?
If a language in India is written from right to left, which other language follows the similar pattern?
If a language in India is written from right to left, which other language follows the similar pattern?
How do national festivals in India contribute to the country's identity?
How do national festivals in India contribute to the country's identity?
What is a commonality between Baisakhi, Bihu and Pongal festivals?
What is a commonality between Baisakhi, Bihu and Pongal festivals?
Why do central and state governments organize special festivals?
Why do central and state governments organize special festivals?
If someone primarily consumes grains, pulses, vegetables, and fruits, how would they typically be described regarding their dietary habits?
If someone primarily consumes grains, pulses, vegetables, and fruits, how would they typically be described regarding their dietary habits?
How do geographical factors primarily influence the food habits of people in different regions of India?
How do geographical factors primarily influence the food habits of people in different regions of India?
Considering regional food preferences, what staple food is least likely to be a primary part of the diet in the southern states of India?
Considering regional food preferences, what staple food is least likely to be a primary part of the diet in the southern states of India?
Which statement accurately reflects the use of spices in Indian cuisine across different regions?
Which statement accurately reflects the use of spices in Indian cuisine across different regions?
A tourist is planning a culinary trip to taste 'litti-chokha'. Which state should they visit?
A tourist is planning a culinary trip to taste 'litti-chokha'. Which state should they visit?
How does the diversity of landforms and climate across India contribute to the variety of food and diet?
How does the diversity of landforms and climate across India contribute to the variety of food and diet?
What is the most accurate inference about the population distribution in India based on the provided information?
What is the most accurate inference about the population distribution in India based on the provided information?
Which statement best explains the relationship between the Constitution of India and the languages spoken in the country?
Which statement best explains the relationship between the Constitution of India and the languages spoken in the country?
What is the primary purpose of celebrating national festivals like Republic Day and Independence Day in India?
What is the primary purpose of celebrating national festivals like Republic Day and Independence Day in India?
The population of India is evenly distributed throughout the country.
The population of India is evenly distributed throughout the country.
There are 22 languages officially recognized by the Constitution of India.
There are 22 languages officially recognized by the Constitution of India.
Hindi and English are the only official languages of India.
Hindi and English are the only official languages of India.
Republic Day is celebrated on January 26th to commemorate India achieving independence.
Republic Day is celebrated on January 26th to commemorate India achieving independence.
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd as the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd as the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
Diwali is exclusively a harvest festival celebrated in Northern India.
Diwali is exclusively a harvest festival celebrated in Northern India.
Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam.
Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam.
The Tulip Festival is a special festival organized in Jammu & Kashmir to attract tourists.
The Tulip Festival is a special festival organized in Jammu & Kashmir to attract tourists.
Vegetarians consume meat, fish and eggs along with vegetables.
Vegetarians consume meat, fish and eggs along with vegetables.
In the eastern and southern states of India, rice is a staple food.
In the eastern and southern states of India, rice is a staple food.
India's population is evenly distributed, with all states having roughly the same number of residents.
India's population is evenly distributed, with all states having roughly the same number of residents.
Hindi and Sanskrit are the official languages of India.
Hindi and Sanskrit are the official languages of India.
Republic Day commemorates the day India gained independence from British rule.
Republic Day commemorates the day India gained independence from British rule.
Diwali is exclusively celebrated by people of the Hindu faith in India.
Diwali is exclusively celebrated by people of the Hindu faith in India.
Baisakhi and Bihu are harvest festivals celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, respectively.
Baisakhi and Bihu are harvest festivals celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, respectively.
The Tulip Festival in Jammu & Kashmir, the Desert Festival of Rajasthan, the Konark Festival of Odisha, the Taj Mahotsav of Uttar Pradesh, the Rann Utsav of Gujarat and the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland are religious festivals of India.
The Tulip Festival in Jammu & Kashmir, the Desert Festival of Rajasthan, the Konark Festival of Odisha, the Taj Mahotsav of Uttar Pradesh, the Rann Utsav of Gujarat and the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland are religious festivals of India.
Non-vegetarians in India consume only plant-based foods like grains, pulses, and vegetables.
Non-vegetarians in India consume only plant-based foods like grains, pulses, and vegetables.
In the northern states of India, rice is the most commonly consumed staple food.
In the northern states of India, rice is the most commonly consumed staple food.
Mustard oil is exclusively used for cooking in all regions of India.
Mustard oil is exclusively used for cooking in all regions of India.
The total number of people that live in a country is called the ______ of that country.
The total number of people that live in a country is called the ______ of that country.
[Blank] is widely spoken in the northern states of India.
[Blank] is widely spoken in the northern states of India.
[Blank] and English are the official languages of India.
[Blank] and English are the official languages of India.
Republic Day is celebrated on January ______.
Republic Day is celebrated on January ______.
The Independence Day is celebrated on 15 ______.
The Independence Day is celebrated on 15 ______.
[Blank] is celebrated on 2 October, as it is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
[Blank] is celebrated on 2 October, as it is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
[Blank] festivals are celebrated to remember some important national events.
[Blank] festivals are celebrated to remember some important national events.
[Blank] festivals are related to different religions.
[Blank] festivals are related to different religions.
[Blank] festivals are celebrated when the crops have been cut.
[Blank] festivals are celebrated when the crops have been cut.
People who eat only foodgrains, pulses, vegetables and fruits are called ______.
People who eat only foodgrains, pulses, vegetables and fruits are called ______.
The total number of people living in a country is called its ______.
The total number of people living in a country is called its ______.
Areas with flat agricultural land, fertile soil, and moderate climate tend to have a higher ______ density.
Areas with flat agricultural land, fertile soil, and moderate climate tend to have a higher ______ density.
According to the Constitution of India, there are ______ recognized languages.
According to the Constitution of India, there are ______ recognized languages.
Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are celebrated as ______ festivals in India.
Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are celebrated as ______ festivals in India.
[Blank] is celebrated on January 26th to commemorate India becoming a republic.
[Blank] is celebrated on January 26th to commemorate India becoming a republic.
Diwali, Christmas, and Gurupurav are examples of ______ festivals celebrated in India.
Diwali, Christmas, and Gurupurav are examples of ______ festivals celebrated in India.
Festivals like Baisakhi, Bihu, and Pongal are celebrated as ______ festivals in different parts of India.
Festivals like Baisakhi, Bihu, and Pongal are celebrated as ______ festivals in different parts of India.
The Tulip Festival of Jammu & Kashmir and the Desert Festival of Rajasthan are organized to attract ______.
The Tulip Festival of Jammu & Kashmir and the Desert Festival of Rajasthan are organized to attract ______.
People who abstain from eating meat products are known as ______.
People who abstain from eating meat products are known as ______.
What is the current estimated population of India?
What is the current estimated population of India?
Which state in India has the largest population?
Which state in India has the largest population?
Name the official languages of India.
Name the official languages of India.
What is the name given to a set of letters in which language is written?
What is the name given to a set of letters in which language is written?
Name the national festivals which are celebrated in India.
Name the national festivals which are celebrated in India.
On which date is Republic Day celebrated in India?
On which date is Republic Day celebrated in India?
Give an example of a religious festival in India.
Give an example of a religious festival in India.
Name a popular harvest festival celebrated across India.
Name a popular harvest festival celebrated across India.
Give an example of a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab.
Give an example of a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab.
What are people called who don't eat meat products?
What are people called who don't eat meat products?
Name a popular refreshment drink in India.
Name a popular refreshment drink in India.
Name a sweet dish popular in India.
Name a sweet dish popular in India.
Explain why the northern plains of India are more densely populated compared to the mountain regions.
Explain why the northern plains of India are more densely populated compared to the mountain regions.
How does the Constitution of India promote linguistic diversity?
How does the Constitution of India promote linguistic diversity?
Describe the significance of Republic Day in India.
Describe the significance of Republic Day in India.
What distinguishes harvest festivals from religious festivals in India? Give one example of each.
What distinguishes harvest festivals from religious festivals in India? Give one example of each.
Explain how landforms and climate influence the food habits of people in India.
Explain how landforms and climate influence the food habits of people in India.
Why are spices widely used in Indian cuisine, and in which region is this practice less common?
Why are spices widely used in Indian cuisine, and in which region is this practice less common?
What is the role of special festivals like the Tulip Festival or Rann Utsav in promoting tourism?
What is the role of special festivals like the Tulip Festival or Rann Utsav in promoting tourism?
If you were to travel across India, what variations in staple foods might you observe from North to South?
If you were to travel across India, what variations in staple foods might you observe from North to South?
Contrast the diets of vegetarians and non-vegetarians in India.
Contrast the diets of vegetarians and non-vegetarians in India.
In what way does the geographical diversity of India contribute to its rich linguistic heritage?
In what way does the geographical diversity of India contribute to its rich linguistic heritage?
Explain how the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti goes beyond just commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's birthday.
Explain how the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti goes beyond just commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's birthday.
Describe how Makar Sankranti, though celebrated nationwide, reflects regional diversity in its observance.
Describe how Makar Sankranti, though celebrated nationwide, reflects regional diversity in its observance.
How do cooking oils used in Indian cuisine showcase the agricultural diversity of the country?
How do cooking oils used in Indian cuisine showcase the agricultural diversity of the country?
Considering the distribution of population in India, what challenges do states with lower population densities face compared to more populous states?
Considering the distribution of population in India, what challenges do states with lower population densities face compared to more populous states?
If a person knows only Hindi, in which parts of India would they be able to communicate most effectively and why?
If a person knows only Hindi, in which parts of India would they be able to communicate most effectively and why?
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Population
Population
The total number of people living in a country.
India's Population
India's Population
India's current population exceeds 1.40 billion.
Preferred living conditions
Preferred living conditions
Flat agricultural land, fertile soil, moderate climate and water availability
Official Languages of India
Official Languages of India
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India's Official Languages
India's Official Languages
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Script
Script
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National Festivals
National Festivals
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Three National Festivals
Three National Festivals
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Religious Festivals
Religious Festivals
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Harvest Festivals
Harvest Festivals
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Special Festivals definition
Special Festivals definition
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Vegetarians
Vegetarians
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Non-Vegetarians
Non-Vegetarians
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Punjab's Popular Foods
Punjab's Popular Foods
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Rajasthan's Popular Foods
Rajasthan's Popular Foods
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India's Diversity
India's Diversity
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Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
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Sikkim
Sikkim
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Kashmiri, Sindhi, and Urdu
Kashmiri, Sindhi, and Urdu
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Republic Day
Republic Day
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Independence Day
Independence Day
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Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti
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Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti
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Bihu
Bihu
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Pongal
Pongal
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Onam
Onam
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Litti-Chokha
Litti-Chokha
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Ghee and Mustard Oil
Ghee and Mustard Oil
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Spices
Spices
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Gajar ka Halwa
Gajar ka Halwa
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Baisakhi
Baisakhi
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Wangala
Wangala
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Tulip Festival
Tulip Festival
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Desert Festival
Desert Festival
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Konark Festival
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Taj Mahotsav
Taj Mahotsav
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Rann Utsav
Rann Utsav
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Hornbill Festival
Hornbill Festival
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Shrikhand
Shrikhand
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Kulfi
Kulfi
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Payasam
Payasam
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Rasgulla
Rasgulla
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Khapse
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Masala Chai
Masala Chai
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Kahwa
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Lassi
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Aam Panna
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Buttermilk
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Regional Language
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Nabanna
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Gudi Padwa
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Rice-Eating Regions
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Popular Cooking Oils
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Northern States Food
Northern States Food
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Western & Central States Food
Western & Central States Food
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Preferred Living Areas
Preferred Living Areas
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Population Distribution Factors
Population Distribution Factors
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Hindi Language
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Buttermilk Drink
Buttermilk Drink
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Common Indian Accompaniments
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Seafood Consumption
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Uneven Population Distribution
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Additional Languages of India
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Republic Day Date
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Independence Day Date
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Gandhi Jayanti Date
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Coconut Water
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Study Notes
- India has varied landforms, climates, soils, natural vegetation, and crops.
- This diversity results in different lifestyles, including variations in language, festivals, and food habits.
Population
- Population is the total number of people living in a country
- India has a population of over 1.40 billion.
- India is the most populous country globally.
- Population distribution is uneven, with higher concentrations in plains compared to mountains.
- Uttar Pradesh has the highest population.
- Sikkim has the lowest population.
- Flat agricultural land, fertile soil, moderate climate, and water availability influence population distribution.
- Northern and coastal plains are more populated than mountains, hills, plateaus, and deserts.
Languages
- The Constitution of India recognizes 22 languages.
- These languages include Assamese, Bangla, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
- Many other languages are spoken in the country besides the 22 recognized ones.
- Hindi is widely spoken in northern states.
- Hindi and English are the official languages of India.
- States often have their own official language, typically the regional language.
- Most languages are written from left to right.
- Kashmiri, Sindhi, and Urdu are written from right to left.
- A script is a set of letters used to write a language
- Each language uses a set of letters in which it is written, also known as a script.
Festivals
- India celebrates many festivals.
- Festivals can be grouped into four categories.
National Festivals
- National festivals commemorate important national events
- Three national festivals are celebrated annually: Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.
- Republic Day is celebrated on January 26, marking India's establishment as a republic in 1950.
- Independence Day is celebrated on August 15, commemorating India's independence in 1947
- Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2, honoring the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, born in 1869 in Gujarat.
Religious Festivals
- Religious festivals are associated with different religions.
- Examples include Diwali, Christmas, Gurupurav, Buddha Purnima, Mahavir Jayanti, and Navroz.
- People in India celebrate all festivals regardless of their religion.
Harvest Festivals
- Harvest festivals celebrate the harvesting of crops.
- Makar Sankranti is a popular harvest festival celebrated across India, featuring kite flying and feasting.
- Baisakhi in Punjab, Bihu in Assam, Wangala in Meghalaya, Nabanna in West Bengal, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Onam in Kerala, and Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra are harvest festivals celebrated in different states.
- Kite flying and feasting are integral to Makar Sankranti celebration.
Special Festivals
- Special festivals are organized by central and state governments to attract tourists.
- Examples include the Tulip Festival of Jammu & Kashmir, the Desert Festival of Rajasthan, the Konark Festival of Odisha, the Taj Mahotsav of Uttar Pradesh, the Rann Utsav of Gujarat, and the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland.
Food Habits
- Differences in landforms and climate lead to different types of foodgrains, vegetables, and fruits being grown.
- Food habits vary across the country.
- Vegetarians abstain from meat products and consume foodgrains, pulses, vegetables, and fruits.
- Non-vegetarians eat eggs, fish, and meat along with vegetables.
- In northern states, wheat and rice are commonly eaten.
- In western and central states, wheat, jowar, and bajra are consumed.
- In eastern, north-eastern, and southern states, rice is a staple.
- Dal, pickles, and chutneys are eaten with foodgrains throughout the country.
- Seafood is commonly eaten in coastal areas.
- Popular foods include makke ki roti and sarson ka saag in Punjab, dal-baati choorma in Rajasthan, and litti-chokha in Bihar.
Cooking
- Oil is used to cook food, with ghee and mustard oil being popular choices.
- Coconut, groundnut, sesame, sunflower, and rice bran oils are also used.
- Spices are widely used in Indian food to add taste and color.
- North-eastern states use fewer spices.
Sweets and Drinks
- A variety of sweet dishes are prepared in India, including shrikhand, kulfi, payasam, gajar ka halwa, rasgulla, and khapse.
- Popular refreshment drinks include masala chai, kahwa, buttermilk, aam panna, lassi, and coconut water.
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