Ananya, a class monitor, is known for handling people well. Which of…

Ananya, a class monitor, is known for handling people well. Which of the following behaviours of Ananya show the characteristics of an emotionally intelligent person?

(A) She notices from a friend's tone of voice and facial expressions that the friend is upset.
(B) She relates her emotions to her thoughts and takes them into account while taking decisions.
(C) She keeps her own feelings out of her mind so that they do not enter her decisions.
(D) She controls the expression of her anger while dealing with classmates, so that peace is kept.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → A, B and D only

(A) She notices from a friend's tone of voice and facial expressions that the friend is upset. — Correct. An emotionally intelligent person is sensitive to emotions in others by noting their body language, voice and tone, and facial expressions.

(B) She relates her emotions to her thoughts and takes them into account while taking decisions. — Correct. Such a person relates emotions to thoughts and takes them into account while solving problems and taking decisions.

(C) She keeps her own feelings out of her mind so that they do not enter her decisions. — Incorrect. This is the reverse. An emotionally intelligent person perceives and is sensitive to her own feelings and uses them in decisions; pushing them out of the mind is not regulation.

(D) She controls the expression of her anger while dealing with classmates, so that peace is kept. — Correct. Such a person controls and regulates emotions and their expression while dealing with self and others, to achieve harmony and peace.

NCERT (2026-27): “EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE …
In simple terms, emotional intelligence refers to the ability to process emotional information accurately and efficiently. To know the characteristics of persons who are high on emotional intelligence, read Box 1.2.”

“Characteristics of Emotionally Intelligent Persons”

“Perceive and be sensitive to your feelings and emotions. Perceive and be sensitive to various types of emotions in others by noting their body language, voice and tone, and facial expressions. Relate your emotions to your thoughts so that you take them into account while solving problems and taking decisions. Understand the powerful influence of the nature and intensity of your emotions. Control and regulate your emotions and their expressions while dealing with self and others to achieve harmony and peace.”