Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : Photodiodes are preferably operated in reverse bias condition for light intensity measurement.

Reason R : The current in the forward bias is more than the current in the reverse bias for a $p-n$ junction diode.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B A is false but R is true
3. C A is true but R is false
4. D Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A Correct answer