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Read the given information carefully and answer the question that follows. 

The following are the eligibility criteria for the selection of an Assistant Teacher (Social Science) for secondary classes.

 i. The candidate should have a graduation degree including any two of the following subjects: Geography, History, Economics, Political Science and Public Administration. 

ii. The candidate must possess a B.Ed. degree passed with first class.

 iii. The candidate should have 8 years of teaching experience at an elementary level or 3 years of experience at a secondary level. 

iv. The candidate should have good command over Hindi and English. 

Information about a candidate is given. You have to decide, based on the information provided, under which criterion/criteria is the individual eligible for selection. Please note that an individual can be eligible under more than one criterion. You are NOT to assume anything other than the information provided the question. 

Dr. Mohanty had Geography, English and Psychology in his graduation. He is a postgraduate in Geography and also has a Ph.D. degree. He has 8 years of teaching experience at a secondary level and can teach in Hindi and English very well.

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The correct answer is
Eligible only under iii and iv

Assistant Teacher Eligibility Criteria Analysis

This solution analyzes Dr. Mohanty's qualifications against the eligibility criteria for an Assistant Teacher (Social Science) for secondary classes.

Dr. Mohanty's Qualification Evaluation

  • Criterion i: Graduation Subjects
    • Eligibility requires graduation with any two subjects from: Geography, History, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration.
    • Dr. Mohanty's graduation includes Geography. However, his other subjects (English, Psychology) are not on the required list.
    • Conclusion: Dr. Mohanty is NOT eligible under criterion i.
  • Criterion ii: B.Ed. Degree
    • Eligibility requires a B.Ed. degree passed with first class.
    • The provided information does not state whether Dr. Mohanty possesses a B.Ed. degree.
    • Conclusion: Eligibility cannot be confirmed; therefore, not eligible based on given information.
  • Criterion iii: Teaching Experience
    • Eligibility requires 8 years of elementary teaching experience OR 3 years of secondary teaching experience.
    • Dr. Mohanty has 8 years of teaching experience at a secondary level.
    • Conclusion: Dr. Mohanty meets the secondary level experience requirement. Eligible under criterion iii.
  • Criterion iv: Language Command
    • Eligibility requires a good command over Hindi and English.
    • Dr. Mohanty can teach in Hindi and English very well.
    • Conclusion: Dr. Mohanty is eligible under criterion iv.

Assistant Teacher Eligibility Conclusion

Based on the analysis, Dr. Mohanty is eligible under criterion iii (teaching experience) and criterion iv (language command).

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