Article 48 Simplified: Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry

Official Text

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.

Simple Meaning

Article 48 encourages the government to make farming and animal care more scientific and modern. It also includes the goal of protecting cows and other helpful animals from being killed.

Explain Like Ten

It tells the government to help farmers use new and smart ways to grow food and to protect cows and other animals that help us on the farm.

Student Mode

Directs the State to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines, improve livestock breeds, and prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle. It is the basis for various state-level cow protection and animal welfare legislations.

Example

The government providing high-tech seeds or modern tractors to farmers through subsidies is an application of Article 48.

Key Takeaway

Farming should be modern, and helpful animals should be protected.

FAQs

Does this article mention cows?

Yes, it specifically mentions taking steps for prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves.

What is 'Modern and Scientific lines'?

Using technology, better seeds, and scientific breeding to improve farming and animals.

Which animals are protected?

Cows, calves, and other milch (milk-giving) and draught (working) cattle.

Is Article 48 a law?

It is a directive; states have passed 'Cow Slaughter' ban laws based on this article.

Quiz

Article 48 promotes scientific _______.

Answer: Agriculture

Which animals are mentioned in Art 48?

Answer: Cows and Calves

Art 48 aims to improve animal ____.

Answer: Breeds

Is Art 48 Gandhian or Liberal?

Answer: Mixed

Related Topics

• Article 48A