Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh's economic mainstay is agriculture. Most of the state's employed people are engaged in this activity. It is one of India's major tourist hubs, especially since it houses the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra..
The state also has some large manufacturing units and is one of the top IT centres in India too.
The state is fighting a losing battle against corruption, and has been categorized in the 'Alarmingly Corrupt' bracket.
It is India's most populous state. Mayawati is the state's current chief minister.
Image: An Indian fisherman catches fish on the river banks in front of the famous landmark, the Taj Mahal in Agra. | Photograph: Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images
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