Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : State Council for Teacher Education (SCTE) has laid down guidelines in respect of the minimum qualification for a person to be employed as a teacher in universities or in recognised institutions. Assumptions : 1. The authorities will now appoint only qualified teachers.

1. Only qualified people will apply for teaching post.
2. SCTE decides all the norms of educational qualifications for teaching faculty.