Administrative Divisions In Haryana

Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana and houses the Haryana Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Secretariat. Chandigarh also serves as the capital of Punjab, and is a Union Territory of India.

State Government of Haryana consists of an Executive, led by the Governor of Haryana, a Judiciary and a Legislature. Like other states in India, the Head of the State of Haryana is the Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central Government. His/her post is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister is the Head of Government and is vested with most of the Executive powers.

Administrative Divisions In Haryana

Haryana is divided into four divisions for administrative purposes- Ambala, Rohtak, Gurgaon and Hisar. Within these, there are 21 districts, 62 sub-divisions, 83 tehsils,

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Question : 1

When the state of Haryana was formed in 1966, the state had ________ number of districts. [HSSC 2020]
A. Five	B. Eleven	C. Six	D. Seven
Right Option : D
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Explanation

When the state of Haryana was formed in 1966, it initially had seven districts

Haryana was formed on November 1, 1966, when the state of Punjab was divided into two: Punjab and Haryana. At the time of its formation, Haryana initially had seven districts. These districts were:

Ambala
Gurgaon
Hissar
Karnal
Mahendragarh
Rohtak
Sonepat

The state gradually expanded as new districts were created over the years, but it started with just these seven.

Haryana was carved out of the state of Punjab on November 1, 1966, as part of a reorganization to create a state that primarily represented the Hindi-speaking population in the region, distinct from the Punjabi-speaking population.

Here’s a deeper look at the process and reasoning behind the formation of Haryana, and the initial district setup:

Initial Districts of Haryana:

When Haryana was formed, it initially consisted of seven districts. These districts were:

Ambala
Gurgaon
Hissar
Karnal
Mahendragarh
Rohtak
Sonepat

Reason for Seven Districts:

Geographical Considerations: The territory of Haryana was initially carved from the areas in the Punjab region that were culturally aligned with Hindi-speaking people. The administrative setup started small due to the focus on creating the core framework for the new state.
Administrative Efficiency: Starting with fewer districts allowed the state government to better manage the administration and set up institutions before expanding. This smaller initial framework also made it easier for the newly formed state to concentrate on essential infrastructure and governance.

Cultural and Linguistic Basis:

Haryana was created to cater to the needs of the Hindi-speaking population, whereas Punjab had a larger Punjabi-speaking population. This reorganization helped address the demands for a separate administrative and cultural identity for the people of Haryana.

Further Developments:

Over the decades, the district boundaries were reorganized and expanded, and many new districts were created to address the state's growing population and urbanization. As of today, Haryana consists of 22 districts, with far more developed infrastructure and governance systems.

Hence Option D Is Correct.

Question : 2

Haryana is divided into _____________divisions for administrative purposes
A. Four	B. Three	C. Seven	D. Six
Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which statement regarding the administrative divisions in Haryana is correct?
A. Hisar Division includes Fatehabad, Jind, Hisar, and Rohtak districts		B. Gurugram Division comprises Gurugram, Mahendragarh, and Palwal districts.
C. Rohtak Division consists of Jhajjar, Charkhi Dadri, Rohtak, and Sonipat districts		D. Karnal Division includes Ambala, Kurukshetra, Panchkula, and Yamuna Nagar districts.
Right Option : D
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