In the following questions one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of the two statements which is the correct?
Assertion (A): Identity politics in India often revolves around religion, caste, and region.
Reason (R): Social divisions in India have deep historical roots, and political parties often mobilize around these identities to gain votes.
1
Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2
Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
4
Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct.