​Geography of Uttar Pradesh

  • Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state of India after Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It has a total area of 2,40,928 sq. km. equating to 7.33% of the country.
  • The state is the representative of rural India and has an urban area of only 2.70% of its total area.
  • It spreads over a large area, and the plains of the state are quite distinctly different from the high mountains in the north.
  • The Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated based on 82.5° E longitude passing through Mirzapur of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The climate of this state can also vary widely - primarily ....
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