Previous Year Question
On which date ‘Uttar Pradesh Day’ is celebrated?
A.
23rd January
B.
25th January
C.
24th January
D.
26th January
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Uttar Pradesh Day is celebrated every year on 24 January.
The historical basis of this date is 24 January 1950. On this day, the erstwhile United Provinces was renamed Uttar Pradesh through the United Provinces (Alteration of Name) Order, 1950.
Although the State received its present name in 1950, Uttar Pradesh Day was formally celebrated for the first time on 24 January 2018. It has been celebrated annually since then.
For quick recall—
23 January — Parakram Diwas / Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
24 January — Uttar Pradesh Day
25 January — National Voters' Day
26 January — Republic Day