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Q212. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates. 2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements:

  1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
  2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2022 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is incorrect: Under the Advocates Act, 1961, any person with a law degree who is enrolled with a State Bar Council is an advocate. Corporate lawyers and patent attorneys who fulfill the statutory criteria and enrollment are recognized as advocates; they are not arbitrarily excluded from advocate status.

Statement 2 is correct: Under Section 7(1)(h) and 7(1)(i) of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has the power to promote legal education, lay down standards of legal education in consultation with Universities, and recognize universities whose degree in law qualifies graduates for enrollment as advocates.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Statements that draw arbitrary and artificial exclusions (e.g., claiming corporate lawyers are legally excluded from being advocates) are typically incorrect traps.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q212)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Judiciary
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2022 Q212

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 212 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 Polity (Judiciary) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2022 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Judiciary". You can explore all repeated questions from Judiciary in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Judiciary UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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