In which of the following Directive Principle of State Policy, directs the same to take steps for preserving and improving the breeds, and prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle?

The correct answer is Option 3Key Points

Article 48 - To prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breed.
It directs the State to take steps to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.
In particular, it should take steps for preserving and improving the breeds and prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.
Additional Information What are Directive Principle of State Policy?

The concept of DPSP emerged from Article 45 of the Irish Constitution.
Constitutional Provisions: Part IV of the Constitution of India (Article 36–51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
Article 37 of the Indian Constitution States about the application of the Directive Principles.
These principles aim at ensuring socioeconomic justice to the people and establishing India as a Welfare State.
Article 46: The State shall promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people particularly that of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other weaker sections.
Article 47: The State shall take steps to improve public health and prohibit consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs that are injurious to health.
Article 48A: To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.