Question

The first exclusive university for teacher education was established in

• A. Hariyana
• B. Madhya Pradesh
• C. Kerala
• D. Tamil Nadu

Hint:

Tamil Nadu is home to TNTEU, the first state to establish a university exclusively for teacher education in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the context of the question
The question is about the first exclusive university in India that was established specifically for teacher education, rather than general education or other disciplines.


Step 2: Identifying the correct state
The first exclusive university for teacher education in India is the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University (TNTEU).
It was established in the year 2008 by the Government of Tamil Nadu to promote excellence in teacher education and conduct research in this field.


Step 3: Analyzing the other options
Hariyana, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala have teacher education institutions, but not the first exclusive university dedicated solely to teacher education.


Step 4: Conclusion
Since Tamil Nadu established the first exclusive university focused on teacher education, the correct answer is (4) Tamil Nadu.