Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion (A): Food Business Operators need ensure food quality and comply with all regulations and guidelines of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Reason (R): The purpose behind Government surveillance is to ensure protection of the health of consumers.

Correct option is A

Food Business Operators (FBOs) are legally responsible under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006 for ensuring that food manufactured, processed, or sold meets safety and quality standards. Hence, the Assertion is true.
The Government undertakes surveillance, inspection, and monitoring of food products to prevent contamination, adulteration, and ensure that food sold is safe for consumption. The main purpose of this surveillance is the protection of consumer health. Hence, the Reason is also true.
Since the reason clearly explains the purpose of the assertion — i.e., compliance is required to ensure consumer health protection — both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Thus, the correct answer is Option (a).