History & Civics
State three points of difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers.
Answer
Three points of difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers are as follows:
| Cabinet Ministers | Council of Ministers |
|---|---|
| The 'Cabinet' is a smaller group consisting of senior Ministers holding important portfolios such as Defence, Finance, Home, etc. | The Council of Ministers consists of all categories of Ministers — Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers. |
| They are the most trusted colleagues of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister always consults them. The decisions of the Cabinet are binding on all the ministers. | The Prime Minister may or may not consult the other Ministers, below the rank of Cabinet Ministers. |
| The Cabinet is a small cohesive group of senior Ministers who determine the policy and programme of the Government; so they meet as frequently as possible. | In the day-to-day working of the government, the Council of Ministers as a whole rarely meets. |
Related Questions
The Prime Minister is
- appointed by the President
- appointed by President on the recommendation of the Speaker
- elected by the Lok Sabha
- elected by the Upper House
The Prime Minister is
- the head of the state
- head of the government
- head of the state as well government
- none of the above
(A) The Council of Ministers is consulted by the Prime Minister on all important decisions.
(R) It is the Council of Ministers which advises the President.
- (A) is true, but (R) is false
- (A) is false, but (R) is true
- Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Both (A) and (R) are false.
Generally the Prime Minister is
- a member of Rajya Sabha
- a member of Lok Sabha
- not a member of either House of Parliament
- an experienced administrator