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Majority of the RC passages in CAT are fetched from non-fiction books, newspapers and magazines. 'Non-fiction' covers a wide range of topics, but it's usually not as exciting as fiction. Non-fiction pieces lack the exciting elements like plot, interesting characters, drama, or action, which can make them seem dull. Non-fiction books mainly offer plain facts and real-life situations. However, reading non-fiction is necessary if you want to excel in the CAT exam. So, how should you approach it?
Begin with topics that spark your interest. Identify subjects you're eager to explore. Start with beginner non-fiction books, then progress to more advanced ones. Our non-fiction books are categorized by reader level: beginners, amateurs, and fluent readers. Select the level that suits you best.
Why Read Non-Fiction?
While the very obvious reason to read non-fiction are the similar areas on which CAT RCs are based, there are also several other advantages of the same. Glimpse through other main benefits of reading non-fiction:
Improves vocabulary and understanding of the language.
Provides actual knowledge of various subjects.
Introduces you to popular ideas, concepts, and amazing facts.
Familiarizes you with technical jargons, which may otherwise seem intimidating to you in the exam.
Top Non-Fictions Books for CAT
Reading is a process and you will need to invest time and effort to get a hang of it. However, that does not mean that you have to push yourself hard by directly reading a Shashi Tharoor or Thomas Friedman book. The correct way is to begin with easy and interesting and then move on difficult and probably, a little less interesting. Once you get used to reading non-fiction, you will start getting curious to read more of it.
Here, we provide a list of five non-fiction books for each category of readers.
| 5 non-fiction books for beginners level |
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| 5 non-fiction books for amateurs level |
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| 5 non-fiction books for advanced level |
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It is crucial to diversify your reading to enhance your language skills and comprehension abilities. So, you must read from different genres and fields of study. Here, you can explore our lists of books from other popular areas of CAT RCs.
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