Which of the following States have enacted the Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 in July-August 2021 to regulate slaughter and transport of cattle and proposed an amendment in December 2021 to allow inter-district transportation of cattle for agricultural and animal husbandry except in districts sharing international border?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Assam
- The Assam Cattle Preservation Act, of 2021, was enacted to regulate the slaughter, consumption, and transport of cattle, aimed at protecting cattle and maintaining communal harmony.
- However, challenges arose regarding the transportation of cattle within the state for agricultural and animal husbandry purposes.
- To address this, an amendment was proposed in December 2021, allowing inter-district transport of cattle for these purposes, except in districts sharing an international border. This exception was made to prevent illegal cattle smuggling across the borders, ensuring security and law enforcement.