'A lawyer has to become a member of Bar Council of India to practice law in India.'

Which feature of profession is being highlighted?

Professional Association

The correct answer is option 3- Professional Association.

'A lawyer has to become a member of Bar Council of India to practice law in India.' Professional Association. feature is highlighted.

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.

OTHER OPTIONS

• Well-defined body of knowledge: All professions are based on a well-defined body of knowledge that can be acquired through instruction. There is marked growth in management as a discipline. It is based on a systematic body of knowledge comprising well-defined principles based on a variety of business situations. This knowledge can be acquired at different colleges and professional institutes and through a number of books and journals.

• 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.

• 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.