Under Article XII, Section 17, in times of national emergency, when the public interest so requires, the State may:

Correct answer: B. Temporarily take over or direct the operation of any privately owned public utility or business affected with public interest

Section 17 allows a temporary takeover or direction of operations, during the emergency and under reasonable terms prescribed by the State. It does not authorise permanent confiscation.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is B. Temporarily take over or direct the operation of any privately owned public utility or business affected with public interest

Section 17 allows a temporary takeover or direction of operations, during the emergency and under reasonable terms prescribed by the State. It does not authorise permanent confiscation.

Topic: National Economy and Patrimony (Article XII) MCQs · Subject: General Information