Part of the General Studies-IV question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 9 questions on Emotional Intelligence for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-IV. All 9 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2024). There are no practice questions on this syllabus point.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do you think that emotional intelligence is a significant factor in making of a good public servant? Why? Between the intellectual prowess and emotional intelligence, which should get priority while selecting a public servant? | OPSC OAS Mains 2024 15 marks |
| 2 | "What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ – not just purely cognitive abilities." Do you agree? Give reasons. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2023 10 marks |
| 3 | In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical and moral stand? Critically examine. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2021 10 marks |
| 4 | What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned? Discuss. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2020 10 marks |
| 5 | "Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you." Do you agree? Discuss. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2019 10 marks |
| 6 | "Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding." — Mahatma Gandhi | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2018 10 marks |
| 7 | How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices? | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2017 10 marks |
| 8 | All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you? Explain with examples. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2014 10 marks |
| 9 | What is 'emotional intelligence' and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions? | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2013 10 marks |