Q. Principle of Eminent Domain, seen in the news, recently refers to:

[A] The government power to impose emergency laws in times of crisis.

[B] The authority of private entities to acquire land for commercial use.

[C] The state’s power to acquire private property for public use with compensation.

[D] The right of individuals to reclaim ancestral land from the government.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation – Eminent domain refers to the government’s legal authority to acquire private property for public use, provided fair compensation is given to the landowner.

Source: The Hindu

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