ORIGIN OF STATE
The origin of State has been a favourite subject of speculation.
It is difficult to say whether state had a singular origin or it evolved as a continuous process.
Jurists and Political thinkers have propounded various theories regarding the origin and evolution of the State.
MAIN THEORIES
There are many theories which explain the origin of the State. The important theories are as follows:-
1. The Divine Theory
2. The Natural Theory
3. The Force Theory
4. The Social Contract Theory
5. The Hereditary Theory
i. The Patriarchal Theory
Ii. The Matriarchal Theory
6. The Evolutionary Theory
