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ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

What Origin of State covers in ICSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 11 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Origin of State

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1. Origin of State: Basic Idea

  • The origin of state is not known exactly because it belongs to the distant past.
  • Political authority is explained through philosophical theories because early historical evidence is limited.
  • The modern state is the result of a very long evolution.
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2. Divine Origin Theory

  • Divine Origin Theory is the oldest theory of the origin of state.
  • It says that political authority is created by God or some supernatural power.
  • Kings and rulers are seen as God's representatives on earth.
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3. Social Contract Theory: Main Idea

  • Social Contract Theory says that the state is based on the consent of the people.
  • It originated with Hobbes and Locke in 17th century England and Rousseau in 18th century France.
  • It begins with a hypothetical state of nature, a condition before the state was created.
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4. Hobbes: State of Nature, Contract, and State

  • Hobbes describes the state of nature as pre-social and pre-political.
  • Life in the state of nature is solitary, nasty, poor, brutish and short.
  • There is war of all against all, fear, danger, and insecurity.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Origin of State

Theory of origin of stateDivine Origin TheorySocial Contract TheoryEvolutionary TheoryState of NatureHobbesLockeRousseau

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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.
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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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