In July 2021, which of the following states introduced Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 in the state Assembly which proposes to "regulate slaughter, consumption and transportation of cattle?

The correct answer is Assam : The Assam Government has introduced Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 in the state Assembly which proposes to "regulate slaughter, consumption and transportation of cattle. The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma tabled the bill in the Assembly which proposes to repeal the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950 and refers to Article 48 of the Constitution. The definition of cattle includes "bulls, bullocks, cows, heifer, calves, male and female buffaloes and buffalo calves." The proposed law also prohibits the interstate transport of cattle to and from, as well as through Assam without valid documents. No one will be allowed to sell beef or beef products in any form except at places permitted by the government. Beef would not be allowed to be sold in areas that have a predominant population of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and other non-beef-eating communities or within a radius of five km of any temple, satra (Vaishnavite monastery), or other religious institutions. The Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950, allows the slaughter of cattle above 14 years of age with proper approval. The violators are proposed to be imprisoned for anywhere between three and eight years. It also provides for fines between ₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh .