The correct answer to this question is option 2: Both A and R are individually true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

First, let`s understand the assertion (A). It states that the Himalayan meadows are suitable for transhumance. Transhumance is a traditional practice of seasonal migration of livestock between different altitudes or regions in search of better grazing lands. The Himalayan meadows, with their vast expanses of grasslands, provide suitable grazing areas for livestock and are thus suitable for transhumance.

Moving on to the reason (R), it states that in these areas, the transport facility to move from one place to another is good. This implies that because of the availability of good transportation, transhumance is feasible in the Himalayan meadows.

While both A and R are individually true, R is not the correct explanation of A. The suitability of the Himalayan meadows for transhumance is not solely dependent on good transport facilities but rather on factors such as the availability of adequate grazing lands and suitable climate for livestock. Therefore, R does not explain why the Himalayan meadows are suitable for transhumance, making option 2 the correct answer.