Emotional Intelligence — UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 PYQ

2022

1. Q1
   (a) Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery, ignoring the core issues before him, is not rare in the bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate. (b) Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other vital attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations.

   20 marks 150 words Hard Model answer →

2021

1. Q4
   (a) Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of human being. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant? (b) 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.

   20 marks 150 words Hard Model answer →

2020

1. Q2
   (a) “Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit.” Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (b) What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned? Discuss.

   20 marks 150 words Medium Model answer →

2017

1. Q6
   (a) How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices? (10 marks, 150 words) (b) Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate. (10 marks, 150 words)

   20 marks 150 words Medium Model answer →

2016

1. Q7
   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?

   10 marks 150 words Medium Model answer →

2013

1. Q4
   What is ’emotional intelligence’ and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions?

   10 marks 150 words Medium Model answer →