Geography
What is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh?
Lucknow
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in Agra?
Shah Jahan
What is the official language of Uttar Pradesh?
Hindi
Who is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (as of 2025)?
Yogi Adityanath
Which festival in Varanasi involves floating oil lamps on the Ganga?
Dev Deepawali
Which river flows through Varanasi?
Ganga River
In which city was the First War of Independence (1857) famously initiated in Uttar Pradesh?
Meerut
Which classical dance form originated in Uttar Pradesh?
Kathak
Name the Hindi poet known for "Madhushala" born in Uttar Pradesh.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Which annual fair in Prayagraj is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world?
Kumbh Mela
Which national park in Uttar Pradesh is famous for tigers and gharials?
Dudhwa National Park
Which ancient city in Uttar Pradesh is associated with Lord Rama’s birthplace?
Ayodhya
What is the name of the famous folk song tradition of eastern Uttar Pradesh?
Birha (or Bhojpuri folk songs)
Which former Indian Prime Minister was from Allahabad (Prayagraj)?
Lal Bahadur Shastri
In which city is the Ram Lila of Ramlila Maidan world-famous?
Ramnagar (Varanasi)
Name the largest district of Uttar Pradesh by area
Lakhimpur Kheri
Name the site in UP where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon.
Sarnath
Which craft from Moradabad is world-famous?
Brassware
hich Bollywood superstar was born in Allahabad in 1942?
Amitabh Bachchan
Which fair in UP is known for its cattle trading and is held in Bateshwar?
Bateshwar Cattle Fair
Which city in Uttar Pradesh is known as the "Manchester of the East" for its textile industry?
Kanpur
Who was the ruler of Awadh during the 1857 Revolt?
Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
Which ancient musical gharana is based in Rampur, UP?
Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana
Which freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh was called "Netaji"?
Subhas Chandra Bose (Note: Though born in Odisha, his activities in UP during the freedom struggle were notable — you could replace with Chandra Shekhar Azad if you want a purely UP-born figure)
Which city hosts the "Taj Mahotsav" every year?
Agra