Correct option is A
Assertion (A): "The President is a part of Parliament" is true.
According to Article 79 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three components: the President, the Lok Sabha (House of the People), and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Even though the President does not sit in the legislative chambers, their role in the legislative process is crucial, especially for giving assent to bills.
Reason (R): "A bill passed by the two Houses of Parliament cannot become law without the assent of the President" is true.
As per Article 111 of the Constitution, every bill passed by the Parliament must be presented to the President. The President may either give assent, withhold assent, or return the bill (if it is not a Money Bill) for reconsideration. Without the President's assent, the bill cannot become law. This emphasizes the President’s integral role in the legislative process.
Correct Explanation: The Reason (R) correctly explains the Assertion (A) because the President's assent is a mandatory step in the process of turning a bill into a law. Hence, both statements are true, and R correctly explains A.
