Emotional Intelligence CUET General Test MCQs

Answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate option.

Question: In my group of friends, I am generally aware of how each person feels about the other people in our social circle.
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Disagree
d) Strongly Disagree

Answer: b

Question: When I am upset, I can usually pinpoint exactly why I am distressed.
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Disagree
d) Strongly Disagree

Answer: b

Question: While there are some things that I would like to change, I generally like who I am.
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Disagree
d) Strongly Disagree

Answer: a

Question: When I make mistakes, I often berate and criticize myself and my abilities.
a) Often
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Almost Never

Answer: b

Question: I feel uncomfortable in emotionally charged situations.
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Disagree
d) Strongly Disagree

Answer: d

Question: I tend to avoid confrontations. When I am involved in a confrontation, I become extremely anxious.
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Disagree
d) Strongly Disagree

Answer: d

Question: I am generally aloof and detached until I really get to know a person.
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Disagree
d) Strongly Disagree

Answer: c

Question: I tend to overreact to minor problems.
a) Often
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Almost Never

Answer: d

Question: I feel confident about my own skills, talents, and abilities.
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Disagree
d) Strongly Disagree

Answer: a

Question: I would describe myself as a good judge of character.
a) Strongly Agree
b) Agree
c) Disagree
d) Strongly Disagree

Answer: b

Question: When I am facing an unpleasant task, I tend to:
a) Make a plan and work on it a little each day
b) Get it over with as soon as possible
c) Put it off until the last minute
d) Don’t do it at all

Answer: a

Question: During a heated argument, I am more likely to:
a) Stop the fight and agree to a short break before resuming the discussion.
b) Shut down and stop responding to the other person.
c) Give in and apologize in order to quickly end the argument.
d) Start insulting the other person.

Answer: a

Question: When making an important decision, I tend to:
a) Follow my instincts
b) Rely on direction from other people
c) Go with the easiest option
d) Guess randomly

Answer: a

Question: Which of the following statements best describes you?
a) I have an easy time making friends and getting to know new people.
b) I get along well with others, but I have to really get to know someone before they become a true friend.
c) I find it difficult to meet people and make friends.
d) I cannot make friends.

Answer: a

Question: You have invested a lot of time and energy into a project for one of your classes. While you feel confident about your work, your instructor gives you a C+ on the project. How do you deal with this situation?
a) Decide the class is stupid and stop putting forth your best efforts.
b) Berate and criticize your own work.
c) Confront the instructor and ask for a better grade.
d) Think about ways you could improve the project and apply these ideas to future schoolwork.

Answer: d

Question: One of your best friends has suffered a miscarriage. How do you respond?
a) Allow your friend to express her feelings and offer your support.
b) Spend time with her, but avoid talking about her loss.
c) Convince her to go out with some friends to get her mind off it.
d) Give her some time to herself.

Answer: a

Question: One of your co-workers has a habit that annoys you. The problem seems to be getting worse each day. How do you respond?
a) Tell your co-worker what is bothering you.
b) Make a complaint about the behaviour to your supervisor.
c) Talk about your co-worker behind his back.
d) Suffer in silence.

Answer: a

Question: You’ve been feeling stressed out at work and haven’t finished projects as quickly as you should. When your boss suddenly assigns you another large project, how do you feel?
a) Anxious about getting all the work done.
b) Overwhelmed by the task before you.
c) An gry that you r bo ss hasn ’t n oticed h ow overworked you are.
d) Depressed and sure that you can never finish it all.

Answer: a

Question: If I am scheduled to meet a loved one at a certain time and that person is late, I get worried and eventually start to panic:
a) Frequently
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never

Answer: c

Question: Others do not want to spend time with me in public because my behaviour embarrasses them.
a) Frequently
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never

Answer: d

Question: I prevent being in situations where I need to show compassion and affection because I feel uncomfortable comforting others.
a) Frequently
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never

Answer: d

Question: When I am angry, I do not care about what I say or do and end up saying and doing things I regret later and need to apologize for.
a) Frequently
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never

Answer: d

Question: I feel frequently depressed and unhappy without really knowing why.
a) Frequently
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never

Answer: d

Question: If others point out my mistakes or give me negative feedback about myself, I feel ashamed, embarrassed and then become offensive and angry.
a) Frequently
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never

Answer: d

Question: Crying makes me feel better so I frequently cry when I am angry, ashamed, or embarrassed.
a) Frequently
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never

Answer: d