Executive council executive body – UGC NET Question

The Executive Council (or its equivalent) is the statutory authority that handles major administrative, financial and executive decisions in a university. Because the stem refers to such executive and administrative approvals, the appropriate completion is “Executive” Council.

Option A:
Option A is correct since “Executive Council” is the recognised name for the body empowered to approve appointments, budgets and major policy decisions under most university Acts.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as a Hostel Council would focus narrowly on residential facilities and student accommodation, not overall university governance.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because a Library Council, if it exists, deals with library policies, collections and services and does not serve as the main executive authority.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect since a Games or Sports Council concerns athletic activities and student sports, which is outside the broad executive and administrative mandate described in the question.