1. When was Uttar Pradesh formed as a state?
→ 1 April 1937 (as United Provinces)
2. When was it renamed Uttar Pradesh?
→ 24 January 1950
3. What is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?
→ Lucknow
4. Which is the largest district of UP by area?
→ Lakhimpur Kheri
5. Which is the smallest district of UP?
→ Hapur
6. Which is the most populous district of UP?
→ Prayagraj
7. Which country shares an international border with UP?
→ Nepal
8. Which river is known as the lifeline of Uttar Pradesh?
→ River Ganga
9. Which two rivers form the Doab region?
→ Ganga and Yamuna
10. Which is the state dance form of UP?
→ Kathak
11. Who is known as the first Chief Minister of UP?
→ Govind Ballabh Pant
12. Who was the first Governor of UP?
→ Sarojini Naidu
13. Which city is known as the “Manchester of the East”?
→ Kanpur
14. Which city is called the ‘City of Nawabs’?
→ Lucknow
15. Which city is known as the ‘Brass City’?
→ Moradabad
16. Which city is called the ‘City of Glass’?
→ Firozabad
17. Which city is known as the ‘City of Temples’?
→ Varanasi
18. Which city is famous for sports goods?
→ Meerut
19. Which district is famous for carpet industry?
→ Bhadohi
20. Which place in UP is known for perfume (attar) industry?
→ Kannauj
21.Which airport is named after Lal Bahadur Shastri?
→ Varanasi Airport
22. Which is the longest expressway in UP (under construction)?
→ Ganga Expressway
23. Where is the Purvanchal Expressway located?
→ From Lucknow to Ghazipur
24. Which national park is located in Lakhimpur Kheri?
→ Dudhwa National Park
25. Which river flows through Varanasi?
→ Ganga
26. Where is the Triveni Sangam located?
→ Prayagraj
27. Which city hosts the Kumbh Mela?
→ Prayagraj
28. Which is the official tourism slogan of UP?
→ “Amazing Heritage, Grand Experiences”
29. Which is the largest sugarcane-producing state in India?
→ Uttar Pradesh
30. Which crop is mainly grown in western UP?
→ Sugarcane
31. Which is the largest producer of milk in India?
→ Uttar Pradesh
32. Which is the main festival of Ayodhya?
→ Deepotsav (Diwali of Ayodhya)
33. Which festival of UP is celebrated in Barsana?
→ Lathmar Holi
34. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
→ Shah Jahan
35.Where is the Taj Mahal located?
→ Agra
36. Which monument in Lucknow was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula?
→ Bara Imambara
37. Which saint founded the city of Varanasi according to legends?
→ Lord Shiva
38. Where did Gautama Buddha give his first sermon?
→ Sarnath (Varanasi)
39. Where is Fatehpur Sikri located?
→ Near Agra
40. Which ruler built Fatehpur Sikri?
→ Akbar
41.Which university in Varanasi was founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya?
→ Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
42. Which is the oldest university in UP?
→ Allahabad University (1887)
43. Which famous poet was born in Chunar near Varanasi?
→ Tulsidas (wrote Ramcharitmanas)
44. Who was the founder of Arya Samaj, born in UP?
→ Swami Dayanand Saraswati (Moradabad)
45. Who led the 1857 revolt in Meerut?
→ Mangal Pandey
46. Who was the ruler of Jhansi during 1857 Revolt?
→ Rani Laxmibai
47.Which freedom fighter is known as “Azad”?
→ Chandra Shekhar Azad (from Unnao district)
48. Where was Ram Prasad Bismil born?
→ Shahjahanpur
49. Which place in UP is famous for the 1857 revolt center?
→ Kanpur (led by Nana Saheb)
50. Which city is known for Bara and Chhota Imambara?
→ Lucknow
51. Which dance form originated in Lucknow Gharana?
→ Kathak
52. Which is the main river of Awadh region?
→ Gomti
53. Which famous battle was fought near Buxar (close to UP border)?
→ Battle of Buxar (1764)
54.Which is the only hill station of UP?
→ Chitrakoot
55.Which is the largest district by population in UP?
→ Prayagraj
56. Which is the smallest by population?
→ Mahoba
57. Which Lok Sabha constituency is largest in UP?
→ Lucknow
58. How many Lok Sabha seats does UP have?
→ 80
59. How many Rajya Sabha seats does UP have?
→ 31
60. Which is the highest point in UP?
→ Amritpur Hill (Sonbhadra)
61.Which state shares maximum border with UP?
→ Madhya Pradesh
62. Which dance drama is popular in Braj region?
→ Raslila
63. Which song form is famous in eastern UP?
→ Kajri
64. Which fort is known for Rani Laxmibai’s bravery?
→ Jhansi Fort
65. Which expressway connects Delhi and Agra?
→ Yamuna Expressway
66. Which city is known for the Ganga Mahotsav?
→ Varanasi
67.Which river joins the Ganga at Prayagraj?
→ Yamuna
68.Where is Rihand Dam located?
→ Sonbhadra
69. Where is Matatila Dam situated?
→ Lalitpur
70. Which nuclear power plant is in UP?
→ Narora Atomic Power Station (Bulandshahr)
71. Which is the first metro city of UP?
→ Lucknow
72. Which city is famous for the Taj Mahotsav?
→ Agra
73. Which UNESCO sites are in UP?
→ Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
74. Which airport serves Buddhist pilgrims?
→ Kushinagar International Airport
75. Which expressway connects Jhansi to Etawah?
→ Bundelkhand Expressway
76.What is the nickname of Uttar Pradesh?
→ “Heartland of India”
77. What is the rank of UP in India by area?
→ 4th largest state
78. What is the rank of UP in India by population?
→ 1st
79.Which is the longest river flowing entirely in UP?
→ Ghaghara River
80. Which river flows through Lucknow?
→ Gomti River
81. Which river forms the boundary between UP and Bihar?
→ Ghaghara River
82. Which is the main tributary of River Yamuna in UP?
→ Chambal
83. Where is the Rihand Dam built?
→ On Rihand River (Tributary of Son), Sonbhadra
84.Which district is known as the ‘Energy Capital of India’?
→ Sonbhadra
85. Which temple is dedicated to Lord Vishwanath?
→ Kashi Vishwanath Temple
86. Where is the Ram Temple located?
→ Ayodhya
87. Which district was newly formed from Saharanpur in 2011?
→ Shamli
88.Which state lies to the north of Uttar Pradesh?
→ Uttarakhand
89. Which state lies to the west of Uttar Pradesh?
→ Haryana
90. Which river separates UP from Madhya Pradesh?
→ Betwa
91. Which is the state sport of Uttar Pradesh?
→ Hockey
92. Which wildlife sanctuary is located near Mirzapur?
→ Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary
93.Which famous mosque is located in Lucknow?
→ Asafi Masjid
94. Which Nawab built the Rumi Darwaza?
→ Asaf-ud-Daula
95.Which ancient university ruins are found in Sarnath?
→ Dhamek Stupa
96. Which historical site in UP is related to Ashoka’s pillar?
→ Sarnath
97. Where did Lord Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana?
→ Kushinagar
98. Where did Lord Buddha take birth (near UP border)?
→ Lumbini (Nepal), close to Siddharthnagar
99.Which industrial corridor passes through UP?
→ Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
100.Who composed the “Hanuman Chalisa”?
→ Tulsidas
101. Which district is famous for terracotta craft?
→ Gorakhpur
102. Which city is known for the ‘Dussehra Mela’ at Ramnagar?
→ Varanasi
103.Which Mughal garden is located in Agra near Taj Mahal?
→ Mehtab Bagh
104. Which famous Mughal monument is in Etmadpur, Agra?
→ Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
105.Which is the only tiger reserve in UP?
→ Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
106. Which wildlife sanctuary is near Pilibhit?
→ Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
107. Which sanctuary is known for crocodiles and gharials?
→ National Chambal Sanctuary
108.Which city is home to ‘ISKCON Temple’ in UP?
→ Vrindavan
109.Which High Court serves the state of UP?
→ Allahabad High Court
110. Which is the largest cantonment area in UP?
→ Meerut Cantonment
111.Which sector contributes most to UP’s GDP?
→ Agriculture
112.Which major national park lies close to the Nepal border?
→ Dudhwa National Park
113.Which sports university has been set up in Meerut?
→ Major Dhyan Chand Sports University