Commitment, persistence, patience, hard work, vigilance and goal directed behaviours are characteristic features of which facet of intelligence in the Indian tradition?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Entrepreneurial competence
Option (1) Cognitive capacity — Incorrect. It means sensitivity to context, understanding, discrimination, problem solving and effective communication, the thinking side of intelligence.
Option (2) Social competence — Incorrect. It means respect for social order, commitment to elders, the young and the needy, concern about others and recognising others’ perspectives. Its ‘commitment’ is to people, not to a goal.
Option (3) Emotional competence — Incorrect. It means self-regulation and self-monitoring of emotions, honesty, politeness, good conduct and self-evaluation.
Option (4) Entrepreneurial competence — Correct. Commitment, persistence, patience, hard work, vigilance and goal-directed behaviours are the very qualities listed under this facet.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 02-07-2023 (Slot 3), and in CUET (UG) 2025 on 21-05-2025 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2025-26): “Intelligence in the Indian Tradition … Unlike the western views, which primarily focus on cognitive parameters, the following competencies are identified as facets of intelligence in the Indian tradition :
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