Assertion (A): Regionalism in Indian politics reflects the cultural diversity of the country. Reason (R): Political leaders whip up the ethnic identities. Codes:

• A.  Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B.  Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C.  A is true but R is false.
• D.  A is false but R is true.