Question

Assertion :(A) : The constitution was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. Reason: (R) : It should be made mandatory for political parties to give one third tickets to women candidates.

• A. A and R are true and R explains A.
• B. A and R are true but R does not explain A.
• C. A is true and R is false.
• D. A is false and R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B A and R are true but R does not explain A.

The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. This was done because many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION in order to become ministers or for cash rewards. Now the law says that if any MLA or MP changes parties, he or she will lose the seat in the legislature. This new law has helped bring defection down. It should be made mandatory for the parties to give one-third of their party tickets to women candidates, thus women can take part in the decision-making bodies of the party.