Assertion: Haryana has the highest per capita income among large agrarian states.
Reason (R): Haryana has balanced contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is The correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
. Assertion (a) is true. Among states often classified as having a significant agricultural base (agrarian states), Haryana generally has one of the highest or the highest per capita income due to strong industrialization and service sectors complementing agriculture.
. Reason (R) is true. Haryana's economic success stems from a diversified and balanced economy. While agriculture is important, the strong manufacturing presence (Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat belts) and thriving services sector contribute significantly to its GDP, pushing up per capita income.
. Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (a). The balanced sectoral contribution (R) is the primary economic reason  why the state has a high per capita income (a) despite being a large agrarian state.
Information Booster:
. Haryana has transformed from a primarily agricultural state to a major industrial and IT hub, especially in the National Capital Region (NCR) area.
. States like Goa and Sikkim might have higher overall per capita incomes, but they are smaller states and not typically classified as large agrarian economies in the same context as Haryana, Punjab, or Uttar Pradesh.
. This economic balance makes its growth more resilient than states overly dependent on a single sector.