First is right. The first sentence shows that banana is still used in many dishes however second sentence (use of simple present) shows that in every dish banana is used.

The banana has been an important food source in Bengali cuisine for decades, and it is still used in many Bengali dishes, in which the fruit, stem, and even the flower are incorporated into meals today.

1. it is still used in many Bengali dishes
2. it is still used in a Bengali dish

Bengali cuisine is just not one dish!!

IMO: A
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IMO A.

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The banana has been an important food source in Bengali cuisine for decades, and it is still used in many Bengali dishes, in which the fruit, stem, and even the flower are incorporated into meals today.

1. it is still used in many Bengali dishes
2. it is still used in a Bengali dish


I do not know as both seem correct. I don't know why but somehow 2 seems right to me.
Just instincts but yes i feel 2 is the answer,

Experts please help in this question,,,

The banana has been an important food source in Bengali cuisine for decades, and it is still used in many Bengali dishes, in which the fruit, stem, and even the flower are incorporated into meals today.

1. it is still used in many Bengali dishes
2. it is still used in a Bengali dish

Which of the above two is the right answer?

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first is correct: dishes agrees with meals ..

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Anshu Nadir

This is from the veritas prep cAT.

Experts please answer this.. both seem correct