Why is the Cabinet considered the most influential part of the Council of Ministers?

Correct answer: Because it is a small decision-making group of senior ministers

Correct answer: A. The Council of Ministers may include many ministers, but the Cabinet is its smaller inner group of senior ministers, usually in charge of important departments. Because it is small, it can meet more easily, discuss major national matters and take the principal policy decisions of the government. The Prime Minister leads and coordinates this group. The decisions of the Cabinet guide the work of the wider Council and the administration. Option B is wrong because Cabinet members are political ministers, not merely permanent administrative officials. Option C is wrong because a court belongs to the judiciary, whereas the Cabinet is part of the executive. Option D is wrong because the Cabinet is a constitutional part of the government and is accountable through Parliament; it is not a private body outside the Lok Sabha’s control. Memory cue: the Cabinet is the “inner team” of senior ministers, not the whole Council.