Electronic Devices

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 :