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.

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.

Kanpur is one of the largest producers of leather products. It houses several leather tanneries and export units.

Bhitargaon temple in Kanpur district is a brick temple built during the Gupta period, around the 5th century CE.

Kathak originated in northern India, especially UP. It is known for storytelling through expressions and rhythmic footwork

Obra Thermal Power Plant is a major coal-based facility. Sonbhadra is known as the energy capital of UP due to its many power plants.

Hindi is the official language used for government purposes. Urdu is recognized as the second official language.

Mathura is an important pilgrimage center as it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. It is part of the Krishna Janmabhoomi circuit.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a prestigious central university established in 1875. It is known for its contribution to education and research.

Lucknow is called the 'City of Nawabs' due to its historical association with Nawabs of Awadh. It is also famous for its cuisine, culture, and tehzeeb (etiquette).