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DAYS 4 & 5: GTO TESTS

GTO tests are a series of outdoor tests, designed to judge your qualities dur-

ing group performance. Remember most of the tasks in this series are group

tasks. You are required to support the group with the best of your abilities

and not to compete with them in any manner.

Series of Tests

GD

Discussion is on two topics, one is a debatable topic from current affairs & the

other is on a social issue.

Tips: Are same as for PPDT discussion.

GPE

It is an important test in the GTO series. A situation is given to you. It is sup-

ported by a map. Invariably a group of persons has to go from one place to

another, in a limited time & accomplish an important task. In between prob-

lems are confronted which need to be resolved, & in case a problem is

unimportant & resolution will prevent you from accomplishing the main

task then it has to be ignored, or resolved to the extent that the main task is

not jeopardised. A written, individual, solution has to be submitted. The

group has to discuss the plan, arrive at a consensus plan, and nominate a

leader to narrate the plan. It is a comprehensive test, which brings out the

aspects of logical thinking, ability to convince others with your views, accept

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