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Lesson 2
Tests in GT Battery

Group Testing Battery includes the following tests. This series of G.T.O. testing is bifurcated in
three series :
2 3

1
Basic Series Confirmatory Series Final Series
1 2 3 4
Final Group Task
G.D. G.P.E. P.G.T. G.O.R.
(Group (Group (Progressive (Group
Discussion) Planning Group Obstacle
Exercise) Task) Race)
1 1
1 2 3 4
G.D. I G.D. II
H.G.T. Lecturette Individual COMMAND
(Half Group Obstacles Task
Task)
The schedule of above-mentioned tests spans over two days. A fair assessment of qualities
necessitates, detailed and focused attention on every individual while he performs in the group. We
shall have a detailed attention on these tests.
IMPORTANT
FOR GROUP TESTING, CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR IN PT RIGS (WHITE SHORTS,
T-SHIRT AND SPORTS SHOES
NOTE :
WRIST WATCHES ARE NOT PERMITTED

Lesson 3
Stage I–Indoor Tasks : The Group Forms

How The Groups Form
Mere gathering of some people cannot be called as ‘GROUP’. There must be an opportunity for
interaction among the members to be. Also, there has to be some common purpose or motivation for
joining the group. Let us also, not forget that a group follows its own dynamics. Its origin, sustinence,
strength, weakness, cohesiveness, achievements and pattern of interaction among group-members
follow a dynamic pattern and necessitate certain preconditions. Out of these the most important is the
process of formation.
If you may recall your first day and hour in the class-room of your college. Many boys and girls
had gathered in that big room meant for your class. Some were quiet, some appeared lost, and a few
gave the impression of being tense and anxious. At the same time a few had appeared happy-go-lucky.
Almost all of you were hesitant atleast initially, to break the ice with your neighbour. The first hour was
uneasy for all of you. With this you began your first academic day in your college.