Which of the following committees was constituted as per the directions of the Supreme Court of India to frame guidelines on students' union elections in Colleges/Universities ?

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Which of the following committees was constituted as per the directions of the Supreme Court of India to frame guidelines on students' union elections in Colleges/Universities ?

A: Moily Committee

B: Lyngdoh Committee

C: Sachar Committee

D: Ganguly Committee.

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The correct option is B : Lyngdoh Committee.

This committee was constituted as per the directions of the Supreme Court of India in 2005 to frame guidelines on students' union elections in Colleges/Universities.

The committee was headed by former Chief Election Commissioner J.M. Lyngdoh and submitted its report in 2006. The committee recommended various measures to ensure free and fair elections, such as limiting the expenditure, age, and criminal record of the candidates, and prohibiting the use of printed posters, banners, and vehicles. The Supreme Court accepted the report and directed all the educational institutions to implement the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations.