Interesting Facts about Uttar Pradesh - History, Environment and Economy GK Notes

What was Uttar Pradesh's previous name?

The United Provinces of Agra and Oudh was the name given to the province by the British when they united Agra and Oudh. In 1935, the name was abbreviated to the United Provinces. The United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh in January 1950.

What is UP's primary source of income?

The foundation of the state's economy is agriculture. The main crops are sugarcane, wheat, and rice.

What is the GDP of Uttar Pradesh?

According to the state government's updated projections, Uttar Pradesh's gross state domestic product (GSDP) increased from ?12.47 lakh crore in 2016–17 to ?20.48 lakh crore in 2022–23. This information was provided together with the yearly budget for 2023–24.

Who is the Sports Minister of Uttar Pradesh?

Girish Yadav is the Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs of the state.

Which river in Uttar Pradesh is the largest?

The Ganga is this state's principal river. The Ganga has up to 1450 km of its long flow in Uttar Pradesh out of its entire length of 2525 km.