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Which of the following describes the State Bar Roll maintained by State Bar Councils?

A An official statutory register containing names of persons admitted to practice law
B A central repository of all pending disciplinary cases against law school students
C A database of all registered law universities and colleges in India approved by the UGC
D A national list of law graduates eligible for judicial services examinations

Correct answer: (a) An official statutory register containing names of persons admitted to practice law

Explanation

Option A is correct as the State Bar Roll is the official statutory register maintained by State Bar Councils containing names of persons admitted to practice law. Options B, C, and D are incorrect definitions.

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