Question 3023

In August 2021, which state Assembly has passed the Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam . The Assam Assembly has passed the Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021. It is aimed at regulating slaughter, consumption, and transportation of cattle in the state. It prohibits the sale and purchase of beef in areas inhabited by non-beef-eating communities and within a radius of 5 km of a temple or a satra (Vaishnavite monastery). The new legislation will repeal the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950 and is aimed at regulating “slaughter, consumption, illegal transportation” of cattle. It also prohibits the inter-state transport of cattle to and from, as well as through Assam without valid documents. Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33. Lok Sabha seats - 14. Rajya Sabha seats - 7.