Uttar Pradesh GK Test - 5

According to the 2001 Census, the decadal population growth rate of Uttar Pradesh for the period 1991-2001 was 25.85% (often cited as 25.55% in some older state-level records).

Approximately 12% of the total cultivated area in Uttar Pradesh is dedicated to cash crops.

A special programme for rice cultivation was initiated in 22 districts of Uttar Pradesh to boost production.

The upper age limit for the UP Provincial Civil Services (PCS) examination is generally 32 years for the general category.

The Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi was established with technical collaboration from the American company ALCO (American Locomotive Company).

According to the Indian Constitution, 1/12th of the members of the Legislative Council are elected by the electorate consisting of persons who have been engaged in teaching in educational institutions.

Bhatkhande Music Institute (Deemed University) is a prominent music institution located in Lucknow.

IIM Lucknow is a premier management institute located in Lucknow, which is widely recognized as a top-tier MBA institute.

After agriculture, the textile industry is the largest employer of human labor in Uttar Pradesh, given the traditional handloom and powerloom sectors.

Firozabad is famous for glass, and Bahjoi and Sasni are also known for glass manufacturing. Mathura is not primarily known for a glass industry.

Puran Bhagat is a popular folk song/narrative tradition in North India, including parts of Uttar Pradesh, often sung by wandering minstrels.

The Ahilya Bai Holkar Puraskar is a state-level award in Madhya Pradesh. Vikas Pandey was a recipient of this award in 2003.

Fatehpur Sikri, a city built by Emperor Akbar, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. The other options were either already recognized earlier or are not UNESCO heritage sites of that specific year.

Bamroli Airport, officially known as Prayagraj Airport, is located in the Allahabad (Prayagraj) district of Uttar Pradesh.

The Gokul Barrage is built on the Yamuna River to provide drinking water to the cities of Agra and Mathura.

The Nauchandi Mela is a famous annual fair held in the city of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, symbolizing communal harmony.

Allahabad (Prayagraj) is widely renowned for its high-quality guava production, often referred to as the 'Allahabadi Safeda'.

Meerut is a major hub for the publication and distribution of books and educational materials in Uttar Pradesh.

Historically, Uttar Pradesh has faced challenges with electricity supply, where the demand consistently exceeds the available production capacity.

The minimum age for contesting local government elections, including district boards (Zila Panchayat), is 21 years.

Rani Lakshmi Bai was married to Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, the Maharaja of Jhansi.

The Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research is located in Lucknow, but the National Sugar Institute is located in Kanpur.

Sucheta Kripalani was the first woman Chief Minister of UP. Mayawati served multiple terms and is recognized as a subsequent woman Chief Minister.