a) Area: Q: What is the area of Uttar

Pradesh?

b) A: Uttar Pradesh has a total area

of approximately 243,290 square
kilometers, making it the fourth-
largest state in India by area.

c) Population: Q: What is the

population of Uttar Pradesh?

d) A: As of the 2021 estimates, Uttar

Pradesh has a population of around
242 million people, making it the
most populous state in India.

e) Dance and Music: Q: What are the

traditional dance and music forms of
Uttar Pradesh?

f) A: Uttar Pradesh has a rich cultural

heritage in dance and music. Some of
the traditional dance forms of the
state include Kathak, Raslila,
Ramlila, Charkula, and Mayur Nritya.
In terms of music, Uttar Pradesh is
famous for its classical music
 traditions, including the contributions
of legendary musicians like Tansen
and Baiju Bawra.

e) Language: Q: What languages are

spoken in Uttar Pradesh?

A: The primary language spoken in Uttar

Pradesh is Hindi, which is also the
official language of the state.
Additionally, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Awadhi, and
Braj Bhasha are also spoken in various
parts of the state..

i) Historical monuments: Q: Which

historical monuments are present in
Uttar Pradesh?

ii) A: Uttar Pradesh is home to several

iconic historical monuments. Some
notable examples include the Taj
Mahal in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Fort, Allahabad Fort, Bara
Imambara in Lucknow, Varanasi
Ghats, and Sarnath, among many
others. These monuments
showcase the state's rich history
and architectural grandeur.