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Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle?

  1. Article 47
  2. Article 48
  3. Article 48A
  4. Article 43A

Answer:

Option B: Article 48

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 48”.

Article 48 directs the State to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern lines and prohibit the slaughter of useful cattle.