With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognized 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?
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Answer B (official UPSC key)Bar Councils → power to lay down rules on legal education + recognition of law colleges | NOT: govt law officers & legal firms recognised as advocates while corporate lawyers & patent attorneys excluded