Kaveri flows in southern India, mainly through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Gomti, Chambal, and Betwa all flow through or touch parts of UP. Kaveri has no geographical connection with UP.

Firozabad is renowned for its glass industry, especially colorful bangles. The city has been a center for glassware for over a century. Its bangles are exported across India and abroad.

Dudhwa National Park is located in the Terai region of Lakhimpur Kheri. It is known for tigers, swamp deer, and rich biodiversity. The park is part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.

Govind Ballabh Pant became the first CM of UP in 1950 after India’s Constitution came into effect. He played a key role in the reorganization of states. Later, he also served as the Union Home Minister.

Kannauj has a long history of producing traditional perfumes (attars) using natural ingredients. It continues to use centuries-old distillation techniques. Its perfumes are exported globally and valued for their purity.

Prayagraj has the largest urban area under municipal administration in UP.

The Agra-Lucknow Expressway is a major six-lane highway for high-speed travel.

Lord Rama spent part of his exile in Chitrakoot, as mentioned in the Ramayana.

Noida is part of the National Capital Region. It is also known as a major hub for IT, electronics, and infrastructure.

The Parshuram Temple in Rae Bareli is believed to be associated with the sage-warrior Parshuram.

Western UP adopted HYV seeds and irrigation methods early, boosting agricultural output significantly.

Govind Ballabh Pant was born in Almora (then UP) and played a key role in unifying India post-independence.

It signifies the syncretic culture of mutual respect between Hindus and Muslims, particularly in UP.

Saharanpur is internationally known for its intricate wood carving craft, especially furniture.

Nautanki is a popular form of folk theatre in UP, involving music, dance, and dramatic storytelling.

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).

The sacred city of Ayodhya is situated on the Saryu River. It is associated with Lord Rama from the Ramayana.

As per 2011 Census, the literacy rate of UP was 67.7%. Male literacy was higher than female literacy.

Bara Imambara was built in 1784 as a famine relief project by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. It is a prominent example of Mughal architecture.