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few coached candidates are over-enthusiastic about “positive thinking” &

display it in an unnatural manner in their stories. E.g: In an obviously tragic

scene such candidates will state that the mood of the main character is posi-

tive. Such stories can be easily found out & have an adverse impact on the

clearance of Stage 1 by the subject candidate.

Abide

Write a natural & realistic story that comes to your mind on seeing the pic-

ture. The moods, etc of characters should be stated as observed.

“POSITIVE THINKING MEANS THAT EVEN IF THE PICTURE SHOWS SOMETHING ADVERSE,
OR TRAGIC, THE CANDIDATE FORESEES THAT IN THE FUTURE THINGS WILL BECOME ALL

RIGHT, WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER PLAYING A PROACTIVE PART IN THE SAME. THE MAIN

CHARACTER SHOULD BE PROACTIVE & DO SOMETHING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE
EXISTING SITUATION.”

Discussion Requirement

Candidates are organised in groups of 14-15 for group discussion. Each can-

didate is required to narrate his story in turn. After everyone has narrated his/

her story the group is required to discuss the same & arrive at a consensus

story. The group is required to nominate a leader who has to narrate the story

on behalf of the entire group.

Tips for Discussion:

• Narrate your story confidently in a clear voice in about one minute.

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