In the given question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct answer.

Assertion: Gandhiji's death increased the communal violence and tension in India.
Reason: The Government of India cracked down on organizations that were spreading communal hatred.

The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.

Gandhiji’s death had an almost magical effect on the communal situation in the country. Partition-related anger and violence suddenly subsided.