The UP Lokayukta Act was enacted in 1973 to investigate corruption allegations against public servants and ministers. It functions independently of the government. The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor in consultation with a committee.

: Provides bank loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore for entrepreneurship.

UP has a bicameral legislature; its upper house (Legislative Council) has a sanctioned strength of 100 members. Members are elected through various methods—MLAs, local authorities, teachers, graduates, and nominated. It functions as a revising chamber like the Rajya Sabha.

The Governor is appointed by the President under Article 155 of the Constitution. He acts as the constitutional head of the state. The appointment is generally based on advice from the Union Council of Ministers.

Uttar Pradesh sends 31 members to the Rajya Sabha, the highest among all Indian states. Rajya Sabha members are elected by MLAs through proportional representation. This reflects UP's large population and legislative size.

As per Article 173 of the Indian Constitution, the minimum age to become an MLA and thereby eligible for CM is 25. There is no separate provision for CM; he/she must be a member of the state legislature. Eligibility includes Indian citizenship and no disqualifications.

Govind Ballabh Pant served as the first CM of Uttar Pradesh from 1950 to 1954. He played a major role in shaping UP’s early administrative framework post-independence. Pant was also an active participant in India’s freedom movement.

The UP Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) has 403 elected members, making it the largest state assembly in India. It represents constituencies across the entire state. This number was fixed under the Delimitation Act, 2008.

A majority of UP’s population still depends on agriculture for livelihood. This highlights the importance of agri-reforms and farm support policies. Diversification and mechanization are key for increasing rural incomes

Tube wells are the primary irrigation source in UP due to extensive groundwater availability. This method is used especially in the fertile western regions. However, overuse is leading to water table depletion

Launched in 2018, the ODOP scheme identifies a unique traditional product per district to enhance local industries and exports. This scheme has boosted handicrafts, agro-products, and MSMEs across UP. It aligns with the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.

Uttar Pradesh has the second-largest GSDP in India after Maharashtra. Despite a lower per capita income, its massive population size drives the economic volume. UP’s GSDP crossed ₹20 lakh crore recently.

Kanpur is known as the "Manchester of the East" for its strong leather and textile industries. Its leather exports contribute significantly to UP’s foreign exchange earnings. The city also houses a major leather cluster supported by government initiatives.

Western UP, with fertile soil and good irrigation, is ideal for sugarcane cultivation. The region has the highest concentration of sugar mills in India. This crop is central to the rural economy and agro-industry in UP.

In recent years, the services sector, including trade, finance, education, and transport, has become the highest contributor to UP's GSDP. It reflects the state’s gradual shift from agriculture-based economy to a diversified one. This structural change indicates growing urbanization and development.

Kushinagar is believed to be where Buddha gave his final sermon and attained Mahaparinirvana. It is one of the four holiest Buddhist sites.

Hailing from Hathras, Raja Mahendra Pratap took the cause of Indian independence to foreign lands, collaborating with anti-British forces abroad.

Rajasekhara, who served in the court of Mahendrapala, was a noted Sanskrit poet and dramatist and is believed to have spent time in Kanauj.

Though located in Gujarat, some scholars argue Valabhi's influence reached UP's educational centers, especially near Sitapur through Buddhist monastic circuits.

Ashfaqulla Khan was captured months after the Kakori robbery due to an informer’s tip, and he was later executed in Gorakhpur jail.

Harshavardhana was a patron of Buddhism and gave liberal donations to the Sarnath monastery, as mentioned in Chinese and Indian sources.

The Atala Masjid is a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture, commissioned by the Sharqi ruler Ibrahim in the 15th century.

Ahmadullah Shah led a major revolt in Faizabad and Awadh and gained popularity among both Hindu and Muslim peasants during 1857.

Cunningham, regarded as the father of Indian archaeology, matched many ancient Buddhist sites like Sankasya with modern towns in UP through inscriptional and textual analysis.

Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, was born in Varanasi, which is close to the modern Kasganj region.

Shuja-ud-Daula allied with the Mughals and the Bengal Nawab but was defeated at Buxar, leading to British supremacy in UP and Bihar.

Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan, is buried in the Taj Mahal, Agra, which stands as an eternal symbol of love.

The Sharqi dynasty established Jaunpur as a regional capital, known for its distinctive architecture and development of Indo-Islamic culture.