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 statement, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Assertion A: Photodiodes in reverse bias for light measurement - TRUE. In reverse bias, the photocurrent is linearly proportional to light intensity, making measurement more precise.

Reason R: Forward current > reverse current for pn junction - TRUE. This is a basic property.

However, R does not explain why reverse bias is preferred. The preference is due to linear response and wider dynamic range in reverse bias. Both true but R is NOT the explanation of A.