Group Obstacle Race.   This again is an outdoor group task also known as ‘ Snake race’. In this task the group is made to race against another over a set of six obstacle. The group is also required to carry a snake, which is actually a tent rolled into the shape of a huge snake and it is cumbersome to carry it especially over obstacles, some of which are high. 

Here in the rationale of the task is , Having worked and functional as a group as for how much can you contribute as an effective member of your group, especially when there is an actual threat in the form of another group racing against you. This task is more of physical one, but this distinctly should reveal the individuals cooperation, helpful nature, sacrifice of his comrades for the sake of the group, courage, physical fitness, coordinated movement, responsibility, healthy cooperative spirit and rule conciseness. The rules governing this task are:-

(a)   Colour rule

(b)   Group rule

(c)   The snake should be held by at least 3 persons at any time.

(d)   Between the obstacles and while starting and finishing all the members of the group should held the snake.

    Apart from the aspects mentioned above , the CTL is also trying to find out certain social attributes of the candidate. Like does the volunteer, when a common punishment is awarded does he help the physically weaker members , does he lose temper with slow and clumsy member, who is slowing the progress of the group. Is he aware of sharing the common lead? Is the scared of heights? Is he amenable to rules and discipline? Does he realize his mistakes and endeavor to rectify it? would he volunteer to do the task or a particulars obstacle, in case a weak member cannot do the obstacle?

   From the above, it emmenates that one has to prove himself as a healthy participant in the groups apart, who is not concerned about his personal comforts, but would do his best for the sake of the group. To this extent he should be helpful, rule conscious, volunteer, responsible, courageous and physically tough. Further, this task lasting for about for 5 minutes is under immense stress of time.