UPSC Mains Emotional Intelligence
Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

"What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ- not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests." Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.

In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.

What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned? Discuss.

"Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you". Do you agree with this view? Discuss.

How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?

Anger is a harmful negative emotion. It is injurious to both personal life and work life. (a) Discuss how it leads to negative emotions and undesirable behaviours. (b) How can it be managed and controlled?

What is 'emotional intelligence' and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions?