Evolutionary Theory of the Origin of State | Political Theory | BA Political Science | Polity Buddy

Welcome to Polity Buddy 🎓 In this lecture, we discuss the Evolutionary Theory of the Origin of State, which explains that the state did not emerge suddenly or by divine will or contract — rather, it developed gradually through a long process of evolution. This topic is very important for BA Political Science (Major & Minor papers) and competitive exams like UPSC, UGC-NET, and State PSC. ✅ Topics Covered in this Lecture: Introduction – Meaning and essence of the evolutionary theory Historical Background – Transition from family and clan to organized political society Main Factors Responsible for Evolution of State: 🔹 Kinship – Family ties as the base of the state 🔹 Religion – Unifying spiritual and moral authority 🔹 Force – Use of power in consolidation 🔹 Political Consciousness – Growth of civic awareness 🔹 Economic Needs – Cooperation for survival and progress Features of the Theory – Gradual, realistic, scientific, and historical development Criticism – Lacks a single definite cause; ignores moral and contractual ideas Conclusion – The most realistic and widely accepted explanation of how the state originated ✨ Why Watch This Video? ✔️ Clear explanation with handwritten notes ✔️ Beneficial for college exams (major/minor) under NEP syllabus ✔️ Useful for competitive exams like UPSC, State PSC, and UGC-NET 🔔 Subscribe to Polity Buddy for structured, exam-oriented lectures on Political Theory, Political Thought, and Indian Polity. --- 📌 Hashtags: #PolityBuddy #EvolutionaryTheory #OriginOfState #PoliticalTheory #PoliticalScience #BAPoliticalScience #UPSC #UGCNET #CompetitiveExams ---