The National Commission on Teachers (1983) provided criteria for selection of trainees for becoming teachers. This commission was headed by:

Correct option is D

The National Commission on Teachers (1983–85) was chaired by D. P. Chattopadhyaya. This commission emphasized the professionalization of teaching and laid down criteria for the selection of teacher trainees, including academic qualifications and aptitude for teaching.

Information Booster:
It was one of the significant policy-oriented commissions post-Kothari Commission, focusing on teacher education, status, and working conditions of teachers.

Additional Knowledge:
Its recommendations were integrated into future policies, including the National Policy on Education 1986, and it significantly influenced teacher recruitment practices and teacher preparation frameworks.