Question

One of the main reasons behind the lack of applicants for teachers` training/degree programmes is that teachers have not experienced any improvement in working conditions and their salaries have not kept pace with salaries in other professions.

Which of the following can be inferred from the above information?

• A. Very tough entrance exam is also one of the reasons behind plunging number of applicants for teachers` training programmes.
• B. In the years to come, the schools would face a crunch in terms of availability of qualified teachers.
• C. Training programmes for other professions are also as good as teachers` training programmes.
• D. Number of applicants for teachers` training programmes will improve if the salaries in other professions are reduced.
• E. No direct relationship can be established between the work conditions of a particular profession and preference for it amongst the qualified candidates.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

In the years to come, the schools would face a crunch in terms of availability of qualified teachers.

From the given information, the impact can be drawn that `In the years to come, the schools would face a crunch in terms of availability of qualified teachers.’