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Thus most candidates are able to focus with not more than 70% of their brain

on doing the task. A confident candidate should focus his 100% energy on

solving the task in the spirit of being a good team-man.

• Effective Team-man. An effective team-man is much better than an in-

telligent but dysfunctional group member. Hence please behave in the

right spirit.

Developing Ability to Solve Practical Prob-

lems

We develop our abilities to solve practical problems in life by facing them. A

student gets opportunities to develop these abilities through sports, extra-

curricular activities and organising things at home/school/college. A working

professional gets ample opportunities to improve his problem solving skills

through doing his work with dedication. The GTO is trying to assess these

qualities because it is highly unlikely that after becoming an officer a person

would have to solve PGT in his professional career. A person who sits at home

and prepares for competitive exams only is likely to be less competent in this

facet of personality than a person who is working in the field. Hence, develop

yourself by leading an all round productive life. This is the most effective

method.

Developing Ability to Solve Specific GTO

Tasks

It is important to have an idea about solving the tasks like PGT. You have 3

items to help you cross the obstacles, namely plank, log & a rope. Here are

some important points to remember:

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