Dear Students, the chapter on Reading Comprehension is extremely important for the CAT.

We start off with an introduction. Generally, 400 to 600 word long passages on any topic under the

sun is chosen. Abstract passages and passages on Economics are common. Unfamiliar and obscure

subject matter is chosen so that your comprehension will be tested, and not your knowledge of a

particular subject. Also, the more esoteric the subject the more likely everyone taking the test will

be on the same level playing field. The passages are meant for general reading and not in-depth

technical matter on any subject. They will have a compact and formal style. Passages would be

edited from a long technical passage to quite a smaller one. They may begin and end abruptly. They

are untitled, so you need to hit the ground running. Let us look at what kind of questions come at

the reading.