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Section 3 – Group Testing
Group Discussion (GD)
How the test is conducted
This is the first activity in the GTO test series. There will be two rounds of
GD. The candidates will be made to sit in a circle, in the numerical sequence
of their chest numbers. In the first round, the GTO will give the group two
topics and allow them to choose any one for discussion. Once the group has
chosen the topic, he will repeat the topic so that all are clear about the topic
of discussion. Time allowed for discussions is 20 minutes. The first round
will normally be based on current affairs covered by the media/newspapers in
the recent past. Thus, reading newspapers on a regular basis is very
important. In the second round, the GTO will give only one social topic for
discussion and the group will have no choice but to speak on that topic only.
The GTO will also give three leads with each topic. Once again, the time
allowed for discussions is 20 minutes. In this task, you are not expected to
arrive at any conclusion.
Examples of GD topics based on current affairs are given below:
1. The world is witnessing civil unrest in Egypt, Libya, Syria, etc. What do
you think is going to be the one major fallout of this?
a. Will it lead to World War III?
