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Origin of State

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

Step-by-step guide to study Origin of State in ICSE Class 11 Political Science. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 65 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit Origin of State after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • The exact origin of the state is not known.
  • Early political life is hidden in obscurity.
  • Thinkers explain the origin of state through theories.

  • Divine Origin Theory is the oldest theory of the origin of state.
  • It explains political authority as created by God.
  • It supports the divine right of kings.

  • Social Contract Theory says the state is based on consent.
  • It begins with a state of nature.
  • People give up natural rights in exchange for civil rights.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau all describe the same kind of state of nature.

Hobbes and Locke both propose one social contract that creates the state in the same way.

In Hobbes's theory, the sovereign is a party to the contract and can be removed by the people at will.

Memory Tips

Divine Origin Theory as the oldest theory of the origin of state

Hindu divine origin account with Bhisma, Brahma, and Manu

Christian support for divine origin theory through St. Paul

Divine right of kings in King James I

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Origin of State for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Origin of State include Overview of Theories of the Origin of State, Theories of the Origin of State — Concept Map, Origin of State – Full Chapter Concept Hierarchy. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Origin of State — ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 65 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

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