Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer with the help of codes given below:
Assertion (A): A master is liable for the torts committed by his servant while acting in the course of his employment.
Reason (R): Liability of the master for the act of his servant is based on the maxim respondent superior.
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 correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is right but (R) is wrong.
4
(A) is wrong but (R) is right.