The number of protons and electrons is always same in a neutral atom.
Thus, the given statement is true i.e.the number of protons and electrons is always the same in a neutral atom.
(a) an atom has equal number of electrons and protons
(b) an atom has equal number of electrons and neutrons
(c) an atom has equal number of protons and neutrons
(d) an atom has equal number of electrons, protons and neutrons
A neutral atom contains unequal number of protons and electrons.