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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

What Political Ideologies covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Political Ideologies

1

Utilitarianism

  • Developed in 18th-century England as a philosophical and political theory.
  • Main thinkers: Jeremy Bentham, James Mill, John Stuart Mill.
  • Core idea: 'Greatest happiness to the greatest number.'
2

Liberalism

  • Emerged as a reaction against absolute state power.
  • Key thinkers: Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Herbert Spencer, Immanuel Kant, Wilhelm von Humboldt.
  • Core belief: Individual liberty is supreme; state power must be limited.
3

Individualism

  • Closely linked to liberalism; promoted by John Stuart Mill.
  • Belief that individual development leads to social progress.
  • Individuals should have complete liberty to think, act, and innovate.
4

Socialism

  • Originated as a response to capitalist exploitation and inequality.
  • Root word 'Socios' means companion or society.
  • Key thinkers: Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, Karl Marx.

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What are the important topics in Political Ideologies for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in Political Ideologies include Utilitarianism, Liberalism, Individualism, Socialism. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Political Ideologies for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 54 practice questions on Political Ideologies. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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