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Origin of State — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

A step-by-step study plan for Origin of State, ICSE Class 11 Political Science: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Origin of State: Basic Idea, 2. Divine Origin Theory, 3. Social Contract Theory: Main Idea.

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Day 3

Practise

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

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Origin of State after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on 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 Origin of State: Basic Idea, Divine Origin Theory, Social Contract Theory: Main Idea, Hobbes: State of Nature, Contract, and State. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Origin of State for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 65 practice questions on Origin of State. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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