"To become a chartered accountant in India, a candidate has to clear a specified examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India."

Which characteristic of a profession is highlighted here?

Restricted entry

The correct answer is option 3- Restricted entry.

Restricted entry is highlighted in the given statement.

Restricted entry: The entry to a profession is restricted through an examination or through acquiring an educational degree. There is no restriction on anyone being designated or appointed as manager in any business enterprise. Anyone can be called a manager irrespective of the educational qualifications possessed. 

OTHER OPTIONS

• Professional association: All professions are affiliated to a professional association which regulates entry, grants certificate of practice and formulates and enforces a code of conduct. To be able to practice in India lawyers have to become members of the Bar Council which regulates and controls their activities.

• Service motive: The basic motive of a profession is to serve their client’s interests by rendering dedicated and committed service. The task of a lawyer is to ensure that his client gets justice.

• Ethical code of conduct: All professions are bound by a code of conduct which guides the behaviour of its members. All doctors, for example, take the oath of ethical practice at the time they enter the profession.