A bill CANNOT become a law unless the ___________ finally approves it.

The correct answer is: (d) President

Explanation:
In the Indian legislative process, a bill becomes a law only after receiving the assent of the President of India. After a bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament — Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha — it is sent to the President for approval.
Only when the President signs (gives assent) to the bill does it become an Act of Parliament, i.e., a legally enforceable law.

Information Booster:
• This procedure is laid down under Article 111 of the Indian Constitution.
• The President may:
– Give assent,
– Withhold assent, or
– Return the bill (except money bills) for reconsideration.
• If the bill is passed again by both Houses, the President is bound to give assent.
• In the case of Money Bills, the President cannot return them for reconsideration.
• Ordinances can also be promulgated by the President under Article 123 when Parliament is not in session.