Question

why uttar pradesh is called uttar pradesh

Answer 1

because of its location. uttar Pradesh literally means 'northern state'

Answer 2

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$Because \: of \: its \: location. \: Literally \: "Uttar" \: means \: \\ North \: and \: "Pradesh" \: means \: State.$