Assertion (A): The Constitution of India was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties.

Reason (R): It should be mandatory for political parties to give one-third of the seats to women candidates.

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(A) is true, but (R) is false

(A) is false, but (R) is true

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The Constitution of India was amended to prevent defection, the process of elected representatives switching parties after being elected in exchange for money or political power. This was against the people's will, as their mandate was disrespected. After the passing of anti-defection laws, any MP or MLA who changes party after the election loses their seat.
There has been a long-standing demand for ensuring the reservation of one-third of seats for women to increase their representation and empower them. However, this doesn't explain the anti-defection law.
Thus, both the Assertion and Reason are True. But the Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion.

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