{"id":3734,"date":"2025-06-12T21:43:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T16:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3734"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:59:57","slug":"haryana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/","title":{"rendered":"Haryana: History, Polity, Culture, Rivers, National Parks, and Economic Profile, Olympic Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#Historical_Background_of_Haryana\" >Historical Background of Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#Geography_and_Climate_of_Haryana\" >Geography and Climate of Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#Demographics_of_Haryana\" >Demographics of Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#State_Symbols_of_Haryana\" >State Symbols of Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#Haryana_Polity_and_Administrative_Structure\" >Haryana Polity and Administrative Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#Culture_and_Traditions_of_Haryana\" >Culture and Traditions of Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#Economic_Profile_of_Haryana\" >Economic Profile of Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#Mineral_Resources_in_Haryana\" >Mineral Resources in Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/haryana\/#Haryana_FAQs\" >Haryana FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3736\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115029.png?resize=270%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115029.png?resize=270%2C300&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115029.png?w=593&amp;ssl=1 593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Courtesy: Maps of India<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name of Haryana instantly conjures up the image of a State which astonishingly combines both-antiquity and plenty. The Vedic land of Haryana has been a cradle of Indian culture and civilization. Indian traditions regard this region as the matrix of creation of northern altar\u2019 where Brahma performed the pristine sacrifice and created the universe. This theory of creation has been confirmed to a large extent by archaeological investigations carried out by Guy E. Pilgrim in 1915, who has established that 15 million years ago, early man lived in the Haryana Shivaliks. The Vamana Purana states that King Kuru ploughed the field of Kurukshetra with a golden ploughshare drawn by the Nandi of Lord Shiva and reclaimed an area of seven Kosas. Replete with myths, legends and vedic references, Haryana\u2019s past is steeped in glory. It was on this soil that saint Ved Vyas wrote Mahabharata. It was here, 5,000 long years ago that Lord Krishna preached the gospel of duty to Arjuna at the on set of the great battle of Mahabharata:\u201dYour right is to do your duty and not to bother about the fruits (Outcome) thereof !\u201d Since then, this philosophy of the supremacy of duty has become a beacon to succeeding generations<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana, a key northern state of India, plays an important role in the country&#8217;s agricultural and industrial framework. Known for its prosperous farming and rich heritage, the state blends historical significance with rapid economic development. Spanning 44,212 square kilometers, it is the 21st-largest state in India by area. As per the 2011 Census, Haryana has a population of over 25 million. Chandigarh, the shared capital with Punjab, serves as an administrative hub, while cities like Faridabad, Gurugram, and Rohtak serve as regional economic and industrial centers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-states-and-their-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of Indian States And Their Capitals\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Background_of_Haryana\"><\/span><b>Historical Background of Haryana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3737\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115133.png?resize=300%2C232&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115133.png?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115133.png?w=652&amp;ssl=1 652w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana has a long historical timeline that includes ancient Indus Valley Civilization settlements. The region was part of the Kuru Kingdom in the Mahabharata era and later witnessed the rise of powerful empires like the Mauryas and Guptas. The area played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement, particularly during the 1857 revolt. Post-independence, Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2870&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_and_Climate_of_Haryana\"><\/span><b>Geography and Climate of Haryana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3738\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115140.png?resize=293%2C206&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"206\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana is located in northern India, bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to the east, Rajasthan to the south and west, and Delhi to the southeast.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geographical Features<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Indo-Gangetic Plain (dominant landform)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Aravalli Range (southern and southwestern parts)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; River systems: Yamuna, Ghaggar, Markanda, Saraswati (seasonal)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Longest river: Yamuna (~376 km in Haryana)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Shortest major river: Ghaggar (~320 km in Haryana)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Highest point: Karoh Peak (Aravalli Range, ~900 m)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Lowest point: Yamuna floodplain (~200 m)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fertile alluvial soil (part of the Indo-Gangetic plains)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Limited mineral resources but rich groundwater reserves<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semi-arid to Sub-tropical<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasons<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Summer (Apr-Jun): Hot and dry (up to 47\u00b0C)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Monsoon (Jul-Sep): Moderate rainfall (SW monsoon)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Post-Monsoon (Oct-Nov): Pleasant with occasional showers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Winter (Dec-Feb): Cold (can drop to 1-4\u00b0C in some areas)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate Variation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Southern Aravalli region: Slightly cooler with less rainfall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Central plains: Extreme temperatures (hot summers, cold winters)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Northwestern regions (Hisar, Bhiwani): Drier with less rainfall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Eastern parts (near Yamuna): More humid with higher rainfall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2916&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demographics_of_Haryana\"><\/span><b>Demographics of Haryana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the 2011 Census, Haryana had a population of <\/span><b>25.4 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The population density stands at <\/span><b>573 persons per square kilometer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The sex ratio is <\/span><b>879 females per 1000 males<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, below the national average.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Literacy Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The state recorded a literacy rate of <\/span><b>76.6%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with male literacy at <\/span><b>85.4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and female literacy at <\/span><b>66.8%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Languages Spoken:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi (official language)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryanvi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjabi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urdu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chhattisgarh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chattisgarh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Symbols_of_Haryana\"><\/span><b>State Symbols of Haryana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each state has its own symbols. Following are the state symbols of Haryana:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3739\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115206.png?resize=300%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115206.png?resize=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115206.png?w=330&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Symbol<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackbuck<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Francolin<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peepal (Sacred Fig)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Flower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symbols reflect Haryana\u2019s cultural heritage and ecological diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/assam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Assam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haryana_Polity_and_Administrative_Structure\"><\/span><b>Haryana Polity and Administrative Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana follows a <\/span><b>unicameral legislature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consisting of the <\/span><b>Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3740\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115215.png?resize=293%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115215.png?resize=293%2C300&amp;ssl=1 293w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115215.png?w=496&amp;ssl=1 496w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Courtesy: Paint Maps<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State Formation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formed on <\/span><b>November 1, 1966<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (under Punjab Reorganisation Act).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chief Minister<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nayab Singh Saini<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Since 2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Party:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Focus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Infrastructure, agriculture, industrial growth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Governor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bandaru Dattatreya<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; In office since <\/span><b>July 15, 2021<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chief Justice (High Court)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hon&#8217;ble Justice Sheel Nagu<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Assumed office: <\/span><b>2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>High Court<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located in <\/span><b>Chandigarh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (shared with Punjab)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legislature Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unicameral (Legislative Assembly)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legislative Assembly Members<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>90 elected members<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lok Sabha Representation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>10 Members<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rajya Sabha Representation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5 Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (indirectly elected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Districts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>22<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as of 2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Local Governance Units<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divided into divisions, districts, tehsils, and gram panchayats<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bihar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Bihar<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture_and_Traditions_of_Haryana\"><\/span><b>Culture and Traditions of Haryana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3741\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115236.png?resize=300%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115236.png?resize=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115236.png?w=519&amp;ssl=1 519w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana\u2019s culture reflects a vibrant blend of <\/span><b>folk traditions, festivals, and art forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shaped by its agrarian roots, martial heritage, and historical influences.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>National Parks in Haryana<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana has <\/span><b>two national parks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1. <\/span><b>Sultanpur National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Gurgaon district)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2. <\/span><b>Kalesar National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Yamunanagar district)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Largest Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Yamunanagar district)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Area:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 13,209 acres (53.5 sq. km)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Key Features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Protects leopards, deer, and a variety of bird species.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Gurgaon district)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Key Features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A major birdwatching destination, especially for migratory birds.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Jhajjar district)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Key Features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Largest freshwater wetland in Haryana, home to over 250 bird species.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Kurukshetra district)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Key Features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Known for its biodiversity and scenic landscapes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Neighboring States and Boundaries<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the east, <\/span><b>Uttarakhand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the northeast, <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the north, <\/span><b>Punjab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the northwest, <\/span><b>Rajasthan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the west and south, and <\/span><b>Delhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NCT) to the south. Haryana is a <\/span><b>landlocked state<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with no coastline.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ramsar Sites in Haryana<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sultanpur National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Known for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Critical habitat for migratory and resident birds.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Known for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Largest man-made freshwater wetland in Haryana.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana does not have any <\/span><b>UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tiger Reserves in Haryana<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana does not have any <\/span><b>tiger reserves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana has <\/span><b>two national parks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Sultanpur and Kalesar).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bhindawas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the largest wetland, while <\/span><b>Sultanpur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a major bird sanctuary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state is crucial for <\/span><b>migratory bird routes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to its wetlands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana\u2019s ecosystem consists of <\/span><b>plains, agricultural fields, and Aravalli foothills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Profile_of_Haryana\"><\/span><b>Economic Profile of Haryana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy of Haryana is primarily agrarian, with strong contributions from agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing, supported by a robust transport network.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key Sectors<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Agriculture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Major producer of wheat, rice, and mustard.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Automobiles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gurgaon-Manesar-Faridabad belt is a hub for auto manufacturing (Maruti, Hero MotoCorp).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>IT &amp; Services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gurgaon is a major IT and corporate hub.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Textiles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Panipat is known as the &#8220;Textile City of India.&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Renewable Energy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Growing solar and wind energy sector.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Major Projects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes nodes in Sonipat and Kundli.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhances logistics and connectivity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Rajiv Gandhi Education City:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aims to boost higher education infrastructure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Metro Expansion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rapid Metro (Gurgaon) and upcoming Faridabad Metro extensions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Economic Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GSDP for 2023\u201324:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b910.5 lakh crore, with a growth rate of <\/span><b>8.2%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Sector-wise Contribution (2023\u201324):<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Agriculture and Allied: <\/span><b>18%<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Industry: <\/span><b>35%<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Services: <\/span><b>47%<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Haryana has a <\/span><b>diversified economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with strong industrial and service sectors.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Major Economic Centres<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gurgaon (Gurugram):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IT, corporate HQs, and finance.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Faridabad:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manufacturing and industrial hub.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Panipat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Textiles and petrochemicals.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Sonipat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Education and logistics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Ambala:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Defense and pharmaceuticals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>District-wise Economic Contribution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gurgaon:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b93.2 lakh crore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Faridabad:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b91.8 lakh crore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Sonipat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b91.1 lakh crore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Panipat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b90.9 lakh crore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Ambala:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b90.7 lakh crore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Gurgaon leads due to IT, real estate, and corporate investments.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Important Industrial Infrastructure<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maruti Suzuki (Gurgaon &amp; Manesar):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Largest car manufacturer in India.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Panipat Refinery:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Key oil refinery (Indian Oil Corporation).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>IMT Manesar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Major industrial and manufacturing hub.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park (Gurgaon):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IT and corporate hub.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana\u2019s economy is <\/span><b>industry-driven (35% GSDP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with Gurgaon as the financial and IT hub.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gurgaon-Faridabad belt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contributes significantly to the state\u2019s GDP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Panipat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the textile capital, while <\/span><b>Ambala<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for defense and pharmaceuticals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state is a leader in <\/span><b>automobile manufacturing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Maruti, Hero MotoCorp).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mineral_Resources_in_Haryana\"><\/span><b>Mineral Resources in Haryana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana has <\/span><b>limited mineral resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, primarily supporting construction and industrial sectors:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mineral Resource<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Major Mining Areas \/ Districts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details \/ Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sand &amp; Gravel<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yamuna Nagar, Faridabad, Palwal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Extracted from Yamuna and other riverbeds for construction.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Regulated mining due to environmental concerns.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Clay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gurgaon, Faridabad, Rewari<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used in brick-making and ceramics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Supports Haryana&#8217;s construction industry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gypsum<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahendragarh, Bhiwani<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used in cement and soil conditioning.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Limited deposits, mostly supplemented by imports.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Salt (Sodium Chloride)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sirsa, Fatehabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Mined from small salt pans in arid zones.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Minimal commercial production.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Silica Sand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faridabad, Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used in glass and foundry industries.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Mined from Aravalli foothills.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Limestone<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahendragarh, Bhiwani<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Minor deposits used in cement manufacturing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Not economically significant.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Building Stones<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aravalli region (Faridabad, Gurgaon)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Crushed stone used in construction.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Mining restricted in ecologically sensitive zones.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Olympic Medal Winners of Haryana<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following is the list of all Olympic medal winners from Haryana:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3742\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115304.png?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115304.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115304.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-115304.png?w=779&amp;ssl=1 779w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Athlete<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sport<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Medal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Olympic Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Olympics Host City<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Vijender Singh<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Boxing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Middleweight (75 kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bronze<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2008<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Beijing<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sushil Kumar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wrestling<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Freestyle (66 kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bronze<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2008<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Beijing<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Yogeshwar Dutt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wrestling<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Freestyle (60 kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bronze<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2012<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>London<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sushil Kumar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wrestling<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Freestyle (66 kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Silver<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2012<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>London<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sakshi Malik<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wrestling<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Freestyle (58 kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bronze<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2016<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Rio de Janeiro<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Neeraj Chopra<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Athletics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Javelin Throw<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gold<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2020 (2021)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tokyo<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ravi Kumar Dahiya<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wrestling<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Freestyle (57 kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Silver<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2020 (2021)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tokyo<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bajrang Punia<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wrestling<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Freestyle (65 kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bronze<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2020 (2021)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tokyo<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Unique and Notable Facts about Haryana<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automobile Hub of India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gurgaon-Manesar belt hosts Maruti Suzuki (India&#8217;s largest car manufacturer) and Hero MotoCorp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Land of the Mahabharata:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kurukshetra, the epicenter of the Mahabharata war, hosts the sacred Brahma Sarovar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Highest Per Capita Income (PCI):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Among major states, Haryana ranks <\/span><b>#2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in PCI (\u20b92.74 lakh, 2023).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sports Stars:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Home to Olympic medalists like Sushil Kumar (wrestling) and Neeraj Chopra (javelin).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A critical stopover for migratory birds like Siberian cranes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Panipat&#8217;s Historic Battles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Witnessed three decisive battles that shaped Indian history (1526, 1556, 1761).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phogat Sisters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Haryana&#8217;s wrestling icons who inspired the film <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dangal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Murthal Paranthas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Famous highway dhabas serving butter-laden paranthas 24\/7.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green Revolution Pioneer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Alongside Punjab, Haryana adopted high-yield crops in the 1960s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corporate Hub:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gurgaon hosts Fortune 500 companies like Google, Microsoft, and Deloitte.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana, with its fertile plains, and cultural diversity, is central to India\u2019s North in both geography and governance. The state reflects a dynamic blend of tradition and development. For civil service aspirants and policy observers, Haryana offers a critical case study in regional growth and federal integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haryana_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Haryana FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3743 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3743{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3743 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3743{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3743.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3743.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3743.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3743.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3743.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1749709822\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3743\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3743\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-37430\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse37430\" aria-controls=\"collapse37430\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is Haryana famous for historically?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse37430\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3743\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-37430\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Haryana is famous as the land of Kurukshetra, where the epic Mahabharata war took place. It\u2019s where Lord Krishna preached the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna before the battle. The region also has archaeological links to the Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic culture.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-37431\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse37431\" aria-controls=\"collapse37431\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many national parks are there in Haryana?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse37431\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3743\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-37431\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Haryana has two national parks: Sultanpur National Park in Gurgaon and Kalesar National Park in Yamunanagar. Sultanpur is known for migratory birds, while Kalesar preserves wildlife in the Shivalik foothills. Both parks play a key role in protecting the region\u2019s biodiversity.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-37432\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse37432\" aria-controls=\"collapse37432\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which industries drive Haryana\u2019s economy?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse37432\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3743\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-37432\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Haryana\u2019s economy is driven by agriculture, automobile manufacturing, IT services, textiles, and food processing. Gurgaon is a major IT and corporate hub, while Faridabad and Panipat lead in manufacturing and textiles. The automobile sector is anchored by Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-37433\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse37433\" aria-controls=\"collapse37433\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which rivers flow through Haryana?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse37433\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3743\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-37433\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The main rivers of Haryana include the Yamuna, Ghaggar, Markanda, and the seasonal Saraswati. The Yamuna forms the eastern boundary and is crucial for irrigation and drinking water. Ghaggar and other rivers support agriculture, especially in central and southern districts.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-37434\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse37434\" aria-controls=\"collapse37434\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who are the Olympic medalists from Haryana?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse37434\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3743\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-37434\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Haryana has produced several Olympic medalists like Neeraj Chopra, Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia. 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