Question

Differentiate between the Cabinet and the Council of ministers.

Answer 1

Cabinet is a small body
Council of Ministers is a large body

The PM may or may not consult all the council of Ministers
The PM always consults the cabinet

Answer 2

Council Of ministers:

Council of ministers is group of people that advises President or Prime minister on various issues of the country. It helps President or Prime minister in running government. It consists of 40-60 members.

Cabinet:

It is group of senior most ministers. It is smaller body than council of ministers. It just consists of 15-18 members. Consultation with the cabinet for a PM or President is must.