[Solved] Where is the Constitutional power located enabling the Central Government to legislate on cow slaughter?

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Q.	Where is the Constitutional power located enabling the Central Government to legislate on cow slaughter?
A.	Entry 17, List III in Schedule VII-Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
B.	Residuary Powers under Art. 248
C.	Emergency Powers
D.	Art. 48 in the Directive Principles
Answer» D. Art. 48 in the Directive Principles
Explanation: Article 48 of the Indian Constitution calls upon the state to improve animal husbandry and agriculture. It states that the State shall endeavour to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall, in particular, take steps for preserving and improving the breeds, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.

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