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HCS GK Sheet — Haryana Revision Guide2026 Edition
A compact, revision-ready document covering everything you need for Haryana-specific GK in the HCS Prelims — from districts and rivers to government schemes and folk culture. Built from PYQ analysis by Neil Sir (HCS 2021).
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What This Sheet Covers
Administrative Divisions & 23 Districts
State Basics & Key Officials
Rivers — Yamuna, Ghaggar, Markanda, Tangri, Saraswati
Soil Types & Physiographic Regions
Key Facts & Firsts of Haryana
Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks & Ramsar Sites
Major Lakes — Brahma Sarovar, Surajkund, Badkhal
Harappan / Archaeological Sites
Heritage Sites by District
1857 Revolt Leaders by Area
Demographics — Census, Literacy, Sex Ratio
GI-Tagged Products
Government Schemes (2024-25)
Folk & Cultural Terms — Saang, Ragini, Dances
Haryana: 6 Administrative Divisions & 23 Districts
| Division | Districts |
|---|---|
| Ambala | Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Panchkula, Yamunanagar |
| Karnal | Karnal, Panipat |
| Rohtak | Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri |
| Hisar | Hisar, Fatehabad, Sirsa, Jind, Hansi |
| Gurugram | Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Rewari |
| Faridabad | Faridabad, Palwal, Nuh (Mewat) |
State Basics at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 November 1966 (carved from Punjab) |
| Capital | Chandigarh (shared with Punjab) |
| Area | 44,212 sq km |
| Legislature | Unicameral — 90 Vidhan Sabha seats |
| First CM | Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma |
| State Animal | Blackbuck (Krishna Mrig) |
| State Bird | Black Francolin (Kala Teetar) |
| State Tree | Peepal |
| State Flower | Lotus |
| State Game | Wrestling (Kushti) |
| Per Capita Income (2024-25) | Rs 3,53,182 — among top states nationally |
Rivers of Haryana
| River | Key Facts |
|---|---|
| Yamuna | Eastern boundary; does NOT flow through interior of the state |
| Ghaggar | Most important internal river; seasonal; Shivalik (HP) origin; Panchkula → Ambala → Kaithal → Fatehabad → Sirsa; linked to Vedic Saraswati |
| Markanda | Tributary of Ghaggar; Ambala/Kurukshetra |
| Tangri | Tributary of Ghaggar |
| Saraswati | Seasonal; Yamunanagar/Kurukshetra area |
| Krishnavati/Dohan | Seasonal; Mahendragarh/Bhiwani area |
Key Government Schemes (Selection)
| Scheme | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Mera Pani Meri Virasat | Rs 7,000–8,000/acre to farmers shifting from paddy to less water-intensive crops |
| Mukhyamantri Muft Ilaj Yojana | Free OPD + medicines at all govt hospitals, no income cap |
| Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) | Unique 8-digit Family ID; single-window for all govt scheme access |
| Lado Lakshmi Yojana (2025) | Rs 2,100/month cash transfer to women; Rs 5,000 crore allocation |
| Kalpana Chawla Scholarship (2025) | Rs 1 lakh/year for female science/engineering students |
| Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam | Transparent contractual govt hiring (replaced outsourcing agencies) |
The full PDF contains many more schemes including Bhavantar Bharpai, Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu, Dugdh Utpadhak Protsahan, and more.
The full PDF also covers wildlife sanctuaries, Harappan sites, heritage sites, 1857 revolt leaders, demographics, GI products, folk dances, and rural terminology.
Download the Complete GK SheetWhy This Sheet Matters for HCS Prelims
Haryana-specific GK carries significant weight in the HCS Prelims paper. Questions on districts, rivers, heritage sites, government schemes, and cultural facts appear consistently — and they are scoring questions if you have revised them recently.
This sheet is designed as a last-mile revision companion: compact enough to read in a single sitting, detailed enough to cover every major topic that has appeared in previous HCS papers. Combined with the HCS 2024 Sherlocking Solutions, it gives you both the content and the strategy to tackle Haryana GK confidently.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many districts does Haryana have and what are the administrative divisions?
Haryana has 23 districts organised into 6 administrative divisions: Ambala (Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Panchkula, Yamunanagar), Karnal (Karnal, Panipat), Rohtak (Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri), Hisar (Hisar, Fatehabad, Sirsa, Jind, Hansi), Gurugram (Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Rewari), and Faridabad (Faridabad, Palwal, Nuh/Mewat). The 22nd district Charkhi Dadri was carved from Bhiwani in 2016, and the 23rd district Hansi was carved from Hisar in December 2025.
What topics does this Haryana GK sheet cover?
The sheet covers 15+ sections: Administrative Divisions & 23 Districts, State Basics (formation, capital, area, legislature), Key Officials (Governor, CM, Speaker), Rivers (Yamuna, Ghaggar, Markanda, Tangri, Saraswati), Soil Types & Physiography, Key Facts & Firsts, Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks (including Ramsar sites), Major Lakes, Harappan/Archaeological Sites, Heritage Sites by District, 1857 Revolt Leaders, Demographics, GI-Tagged Products, Government Schemes, and Folk & Cultural Terms (performing arts, dances, rural vocabulary).
Is this GK sheet updated for the HCS 2026 exam?
Yes, this is the 2026 edition. It includes the latest updates such as the 23rd district (Hansi), current key officials (Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, CM Nayab Singh Saini), recent government schemes (Lado Lakshmi Yojana 2025, Kalpana Chawla Scholarship 2025, Dugdh Utpadhak Protsahan 2025), and updated economic data (Per Capita Income 2024-25). The sheet is designed for revision in the lead-up to HCS 2026 Prelims.
Who created this Haryana GK revision sheet?
This sheet was created by the UnlockIAS team, led by Neil Sir (Founder, HCS 2021). It is based on PYQ analysis of previous HCS papers and focuses on the most frequently tested topics. The sheet is part of UnlockIAS's free resource initiative to support State PCS aspirants alongside their paid test series and Sherlocking modules.
Can I use this sheet for exams other than HCS?
While this sheet is specifically designed for HCS (Haryana Civil Services), the Haryana-specific GK it covers is also useful for HSSC exams, Haryana Police recruitment, Haryana Judicial Services, and any competitive exam that tests Haryana general knowledge. The foundational sections on geography, rivers, and demographics are also relevant for UPSC CSE candidates who need state-level knowledge.