Question : On which date was United Provinces renamed as Uttar Pradesh ?
a. 24 January 1950
b. 24 January 1949
c. 24 January 1948
d. 24 January 1951
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Uttar Pradesh Day or Uttar Pradesh Diwas is celebrated as foundation day of Uttar Pradesh. It is observed on 24 January.
- It is notable that United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh on January 24, 1950.
- In May 2017, the Government of Uttar Pradesh declared to celebrate UP Day on 24 January every year.
By – Pankaj Pandey