Which of the following are identified as features of a profession? (A) Well-defined body of knowledge (B) Existence of theoretical knowledge (C) Entry restricted on the basis of examination or education (D) Dominance of service motive Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

According to NCERT, a profession is characterised by a well-defined body of specialised knowledge, restricted entry through prescribed qualifications or examinations, and a dominant service motive. Statement (A) is correct as every profession requires a systematic body of knowledge. Statement (C) is also correct because entry into a profession is restricted through education or examinations. Statement (D) is correct as professionals are expected to serve society rather than focus solely on profit. However, statement (B) is not an exact feature mentioned by NCERT, as it specifies a well-defined body of knowledge rather than merely theoretical knowledge. Therefore, the correct answer is (A), (C) and (D) only.