Uttar Pradesh is known for it’s rich culture and tradition. It is home to Ayodhya and Mathura birthplace of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Bhgwan Parshuram respectively. There are different places one can visit in Uttar Pradesh. Agra, Faizabad, Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow are historical cities famous for their monuments.
Q. Why is the Great Barrier Reef one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. It supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. CNN labelled it one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Queensland National Trust named it a state icon of Queensland.
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Q. Why is Taj Mahal removed from world wonder?
Considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, as chosen by people across the globe in 2000, the Taj’s white marble has taken on a greenish-brown tint. Over the past 10 to 20 years, the discoloration of the Taj Mahal has accelerated due to a combination of rising pollution levels and burning trash.
Q. What is the old name of Uttar Pradesh?
the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh
Q. What is the new name of Uttar Pradesh?
British India era
| Timeline of reorganisation and name changes of UP | |
|---|---|
| 1 April 1937 | Renamed United Provinces |
| 1 April 1946 | Self rule granted |
| 15 August 1947 | Part of independent India |
| 24 January 1950 | Renamed Uttar Pradesh |
Q. Which is the richest city in UP?
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| Rank | Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanpur | Nagar Nigam |
| 2 | Lucknow | Nagar Nigam |
| 3 | Varanasi | Nagar Nigam |
| 4 | Agra | Nagar Nigam |
Q. What is the new name of India?
The first article of the Constitution of India states that “India, that is Bharat, shall be a union of states,” implicitly codifying “India” and “Bharata” as equally official short names for the Republic of India.
