Assertion (A): A distinguishing feature of an interest or pressure group is that it seeks to influence the public policy-making processes but without attempting to take over directly the control and conduct of the government.
Reason (R): Pressure groups are the same as lobbies and concentrate chiefly on the legislature while it is in session and are concerned with the passage or defeat of particular bills.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

Answer: Option C