Important Points about Uttar Pradesh

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If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions related to India and its states. Questions based on various states of India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many Government and bank exams. In fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Uttar Pradesh in one glance.

Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India. The state is home to Hindu mythological heroes such as Rama and Krishna whose stories take place in the region that today makes up this state. It is also the third largest Indian state by the economy. Furthermore, as regards net domestic product, Uttar Pradesh ranks fourth.

Important Points about Uttar Pradesh 

Uttar Pradesh
Capital	Lucknow
Formed on	24 January 1950
Districts	75
Language	Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri.
Known as/for	– Most populous state in India – Most populous country subdivision in the world – The state which shares its boundary with maximum no. of states of India (9 state borders) – Second largest state by economy in terms of GDP – Sugarcane Bowl of India – Largest producer of food grains & oilseeds in India – Hindi heartland (as it gave a great number of notable writers to Hindi literature) – Home to most powerful empires of medieval & ancient times – Magadh, Nand, Maurya, Sunga, Kushan, Rashtrakut, Pal & Mughals – Starting place of Indian freedom struggle – Revolt of 1857, Meerut – Bicameral legislature – Maximum number of Lok Sabha (80) & Rajya Sabha (31) seats – Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University (in Chitrakoot) which is the only university established exclusively for disabled in the world
PhysicalCharacteristics	The Gangetic Plain occupies three-quarters of the state
NaturalVegetation	Tropical dry deciduous, tropical moist deciduous,tropical thorn
Major Rivers	Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Gomti and Ghagra
Major Regional Festivals	Kumbh Mela (Kumbh Mela 2013 registered 12 Crores human visits – the largest human gathering in the world!)
MajorArt Forms	– Kathak (Lucknow Gharana) – Chikankari
Industry	Edible oil, paper, cement, aluminum,railway equipment, industrial chemicals, glassware, brass handicrafts, leather products & handlooms
Minerals	Limestone, magnesite, coal, rock phosphate, dolomite, silica sand and pyrophyllite
Agriculture	– Wheat, rice, maize, barley, gram, sugarcane, potatoes, pulses, oilseeds – Leads all the states in production of wheat, maize, barley, gram, sugarcane & potatoes
GeographicalIndications	Banarasi Brocades and Silk Sarees, Allahabad Surkha, Mango Malihabadi Dussehri, Lucknow Chikan Craft, Handmade Carpet of Bhadohi, Agra Durrie, Farrukhabad Prints, Lucknow Zardozi, Kala Namak Rice, Firozabad Glass, Kannauj Perfume, Kanpur Saddlery, Moradabad Metal Craft, Saharanpur Wood Craft, Handmade Carpets of Mirzapur, Handmade Carpets of Banaras, Agra Petha, Mathura Peda, Nizamabad black clay pottery, Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys, Khurja pottery, Meerut Scissors, Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft, Varanasi Wooden Lacquer Wear and Toys, Mirzapur Handmade Dari, Banaras Metal Repousse Craft
State Animal	Swamp Deer
State Bird	Sarus Crane
State Flower	Brahm Kamal
ImportantHistorical Sites	Sarnath & Kushinagar
WorldHeritage Site	Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal
Ramsar Sites	Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora Stretch)
BiodiversityHotspots	—
EndemicBird Areas	Western Himalaya
BirdSanctuaries	– Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary – Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, – Okhla Sanctuary, – Patna Bird Sanctuary, – Saman Sanctuary, – Samaspur Sanctuary, – Sandi Bird Sanctuary, – Bakhira Sanctuary, – Thasrana Bird Sanctuary (Dhanauri Wetlands)
NationalParks	Dudhwa National Park
BiosphereReserve	—
WildlifeSanctuaries	– Bakhira WLS – Chandraprabha WLS – Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird WLS – Hastinapur WLS – Kaimur WLS – Katerniaghat WLS – Kishanpur WLS – Lakh Bahosi Bird WLS – Mahavir Swami WLS – National Chambal WLS -Nawabganj WLS – Okhala Bird WLS – Parvati Aranga WLS – Patna WLS – Ranipur WLS – Saman Bird WLS – Samaspur WLS – Sandi Bird WLS – Sohagibarwa WLS – Sohelwa WLS – Sur Sarovar WLS – Jai Prakash Narayan (Surhatal) Bird WLS – Turtle WLS – Vijai Sagar WLS
TigerReserve	Amangarh (buffer of Corbett TR), Dudhwa, Pilibhit

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