Correct Option :
The correct answer is (3) A is true, but R is false.
Assertion (A) states that in Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk. This statement is true. Australia is a significant global exporter of beef, with a substantial portion of its cattle industry dedicated to meat production. While dairy farming exists, the scale and export orientation of the beef industry are more prominent.
Reason (R) states that Australians are traditionally non-vegetarians. This statement is false. While a significant portion of the Australian population consumes meat, classifying them as "traditionally non-vegetarians" is an oversimplification and not a universally accurate descriptor. Dietary traditions vary, and the primary driver for Australia's meat-centric cattle industry is economic, particularly its strong export market for beef, rather than solely domestic dietary preferences.
Incorrect Options:
Options (1) and (2) are incorrect because Reason (R) is false. Therefore, any option asserting R to be true or a correct explanation is invalid.
Option (4) is incorrect because Assertion (A) is true, not false.