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title: "Emotional Quotient (EQ): Meaning for UPSC GS4"
description: "Emotional Quotient (EQ) measures the ability to understand and manage emotions, crucial for effective governance and decision-making in politics."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- Emotional Quotient is a measure of an individual's capacity to perceive, understand, regulate, and use emotions in oneself and others to guide behaviour.
- How does Emotional Quotient differ from Intelligence Quotient?
- What is the difference between ability EQ and trait EQ?
- Why is EQ relevant to civil-services examinations?
- What are the main criticisms of EQ as a measure?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

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