According to the 2011 Census, UP’s literacy rate stood at 67.7%. Male literacy was higher at around 77%, while female literacy was about 57%. Significant efforts are ongoing to improve educational access.

Districts like Kolhapur, Satara, and Sangli in Western Maharashtra are known for high sugarcane production.

Unkeshwar in Nanded district is known for its natural hot water sulfur springs.

Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna, one of the most worshipped Hindu deities. The city celebrates Janmashtami with great devotion. It forms part of the Braj region, rich in Krishna-related legends.

Gondia is the easternmost district, bordering Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

Obra Thermal Power Plant is a major coal-fired power station in Sonbhadra district. It helps supply electricity to eastern UP and adjoining regions. Managed by UPRVUNL, it is one of the oldest in the state.

The Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. It hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years. The event is the largest religious gathering in the world.

Vidarbha has deep black (Regur) soil, ideal for cotton cultivation.

Kondana Fort (later named Sinhagad) was captured by Tanaji Malusare, Shivaji’s commander, in a daring night attack.

Mumbai Suburban district had the highest literacy rate, followed closely by Pune and Nagpur.

Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha Empire in the 17th century by challenging the Mughal and Adilshahi powers. He was crowned in 1674 at Raigad Fort.

MPSC conducts civil services exams in the state of Maharashtra.

Varanasi has thousands of temples dedicated to various deities, especially Shiva. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of its most famous shrines

The NDA is located in Khadakwasla near Pune.

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of the oldest and largest tiger reserves in Maharashtra.

Ashadhi Ekadashi is a major festival in Pandharpur where the Varkari tradition flourishes.

The Peshwa rule ended after the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818 when the British defeated Bajirao II.

Annabhau Sathe is honored as the ‘Lokshahir’ (people’s poet) for his contributions to literature and social reform.

'Jeevan Shikshan' is aimed at providing literacy and education to adults in rural Maharashtra.

Tilak started public Ganesh festivals to unite people during the freedom movement.

Kolhapur is known for its textile mills and famous Kolhapuri chappals.

The Ajanta caves are located near the city of Jalgaon and are famous for Buddhist rock-cut cave monuments.

Meghalaya is bordered by Assam to the north and east.

The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, appointed by the President

Meghalaya shares a long international border with Bangladesh to the south

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is unicameral and has 60 seats

Wangala is the harvest festival of the Garos, also called the "Hundred Drums Festival

Thadlaskein is a sacred lake near Jowai with historical and spiritual importance