Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the appropriate option:

Assertion (A): Maps showing continents are drawn on small-scale maps.

Reason (R): Small-scale maps require less scaling down.

Choose the correct option:

1. A is true but R is wrong.
2. A is false but R is true.
3. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation — Maps showing continents are drawn on a small-scale as it requires less scaling down.