The correct answer is: B) District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET).
DIETs are government institutions that are responsible for teacher training in India. They are affiliated with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), which is the apex body for teacher education in India. DIETs offer a variety of courses for pre-service and in-service teachers, including Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), and Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).
The other options are incorrect.
- National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a statutory body that was established in 1993 by the Government of India to regulate and oversee the standards of teacher education in India. NCTE does not have any direct role in teacher training.
- University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body that was established in 1956 by the Government of India to promote and coordinate university education in India. UGC does not have any direct role in teacher training.
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship program of the Government of India that aims to provide elementary education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years. SSA does not have any direct role in teacher training.