Article 3 empowers Parliament to form new states and alter existing ones

Rajasthan comprises 33 administrative districts.

Heera Lal Shastri served as the first Chief Minister after Rajasthan's formation in 1949.

The Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj is where Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati meet.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport near Varanasi connects eastern UP to international destinations.

Mau is famous for its handloom and traditional Soof weaving, a skilled embroidery technique.

Alopi Devi Mandir is a Shaktipeeth and an ancient temple located in Prayagraj.

Meerut manufactures sports goods like bats, balls, and gym equipment, widely used in India and abroad.

Sahitya Akademi Award honors contributions in literature, including several awarded to UP authors.

The headquarters of the North Central Railway is in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad).

Azad shot himself in Alfred Park, Prayagraj, to avoid being captured by the British.

The Peepal tree is considered sacred and is the official state tree of UP.

Dudhwa National Park lies in the Terai belt and is rich in biodiversity including tigers, elephants, and swamp deer.

After the first general elections, the UP Legislative Assembly was formed in 1952.

Bijnor is known for its large-scale sugarcane farming and sugar mills.

Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, is near Varanasi. It is an important Buddhist site.

Agra is famous worldwide for the Taj Mahal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Shah Jahan.

The Barasingha (Swamp Deer) is the state animal, found in Dudhwa National Park.

The principal seat of the Allahabad High Court is in Prayagraj, with a bench in Lucknow.

The Governor is known as constitutional head of the state. who is appointed by the President of India.

Under this scheme, private and public schools can apply to start sports nurseries with financial assistance, coaching, and equipment for sports like wrestling, boxing, athletics, and hockey.

Lord Dhanwantari is regarded as the deity of Ayurveda. This unveiling promotes traditional medicine integration in modern healthcare education and healing

Holi symbolizes the victory of good over evil and marks the end of winter. In Haryana, it is celebrated with traditional “Dhulandi” rituals, dance, and music.

In May 2025, the Forest Research Centre in Lalkuan developed North India's first nursery dedicated to gum-producing tree species. This initiative aims to conserve and promote species that are becoming rare, supporting biodiversity and providing economic opportunities through gum production.

Trijuginarayan Temple, located in Rudraprayag district, is believed to be the site where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married, with Lord Vishnu as a witness. Recognizing its religious and cultural significance, the Uttarakhand government is promoting it as a global wedding destination to boost tourism and preserve cultural heritage

To mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, the Uttarakhand government established rapid response teams in areas prone to such incidents. These teams are equipped to handle emergencies, conduct awareness programs, and implement preventive measures to ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife.

In 2025, Askot Wildlife Sanctuary was designated as a "Biodiversity Heritage Site" due to its rich flora and fauna, including several endemic and endangered species. This recognition aims to promote conservation efforts and sustainable tourism in the region.

The "Manaskhand Corridor" project aims to boost religious tourism in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region by developing and connecting various ancient temples and cultural sites. This initiative is expected to enhance infrastructure, increase tourist footfall, and contribute to the local economy.