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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: Under Section 23(1) of the RTE Act, minimum qualifications for appointment as a teacher are laid down by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), not state councils.
Statement 2 is correct: As per the RTE Act and guidelines framed by the NCTE, passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory for teaching primary and upper primary classes.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Over 90% of teacher education institutions in India are privately managed, not directly run by State Governments.
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