Emotional intelligence (EQ) rests first on self-awareness: recognizing your own emotions as they arise, which is the most foundational component because every other skill builds on it. Unlike IQ, which stays largely fixed, EQ can be developed and cultivated over time through practice and feedback. Leaders with high EQ do not avoid conflict or chase results at the expense of people; they create environments where team members feel valued and heard. Finally, sympathy observes feeling from a distance, while empathy involves genuinely understanding another person's emotional perspective. What does the passage suggest about emotional intelligence in comparison to cognitive intelligence?

Subject: English Language | Topic: Spotting Errors | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) It is less important in professional settings
2. (B) It is fixed from birth, just like IQ
3. (C) It can be developed and cultivated over time
4. (D) It depends entirely on academic training

Verified Answer

Option (C): It can be developed and cultivated over time

Practice complete mock tests for SSC, Banking & Railway exams at https://testx.in/questions/01a0a925-7d9c-7349-a446-bdaf4615a2a8/emotional-intelligence-eq-rests-first-on