Chemistry · Structure of atom

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Cathode rays travel in straight lines in the absence of an electrical or magnetic field. Reason (R): Cathode rays consist of negatively charged particles called electrons. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.