Sec - GD Notes
Sec - GD Notes
Sec - GD Notes
GD Process
Knowledg
e
Presentati
on
Initiation
Summary
Cooperation
Listening
GD Preparation
6Cs
Confidence
Completene
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Consciousn
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Correctness
Clarit
y
Courtesy
Types of GD
GDs can be topic-based or case-based.
1. TOPIC BASED GDS
Topic based GDs can be classified into 3, they are as below:
- Factual Topics
- Controversial Topics
- Abstract Topic
Factual Topics:
Factual topics are about practical things, which an ordinary person is aware of in his
day-to-day life. Typically these are about socio-economic topics. These can be current,
i.e. they may have been in the news lately, or could be unbound by time. A factual topic
for discussion gives a candidate a chance to prove that he is aware of and sensitive to
his environment.
E.g. The education policy of India, Tourism in India, State of the aged in the nation.
Controversial Topics:
Controversial topics are the ones that are argumentative in nature. They are meant to
generate controversy.
E.g. Reservations should be removed, Women make better managers
Abstract Topics:
Abstract topics are about intangible things. These topics are not given often for
discussion, but their possibility cannot be ruled out. These topics test your lateral
thinking and creativity.
E.g. A is an alphabet, A six ball over is not an over
2. CASE-BASED GDs
Another variation is the use of a case instead of a topic. The case study tries to simulate
a real-life situation. Information about the situation will be given to you and you would
be asked as a group to resolve the situation. In the case study there are no incorrect
answers or perfect solutions. The objective in the case study is to get you to think
about the situation from various angles.
Important Tips
TIP 1: Initiation Techniques
Initiating a GD is a high profit-high loss strategy. When you initiate a GD, you not only
grab the opportunity to speak, you also grab the attention of the examiner and your
fellow candidates. But if poorly initiated could create a negative impact for you.
Speak Out:
Make the best of this opportunity, the evaluator wants to hear you speak. A GD is a
chance to be more vocal.
Take time to organize your thoughts. Think of what you are going to say.
Seek clarification:
If you are not clear and you have doubts regarding the subject, ask for clarification
before the GD begins.
Don't start speaking until you have clearly understood and analyzed the subject.
Your body language says a lot about you - your gestures and mannerisms are more
likely to reflect your attitude than what you say.
Be polite:
Try to avoid using extreme phrases like: `I strongly object' or `I disagree'. Instead try
phrases like: `I would like to share my views on' or `One difference between your
point and mine' or "I beg to differ with you"
Practice:
AN OUNCE OF PRACTICE WEIGHS MORE THAN A TON OF THEORY