Consider the following statements:
1.
As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.
2.
As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.
3.
In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)
1 and 2 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
1 and 3 only
(d)
3 only