Generic : How is CAT Reading Comprehension different from Verbal Ability?

CAT Reading Comprehension (16 questions, all MCQ with -1 negative marking) and Verbal Ability (8 questions, mix of MCQ and TITA) are both part of the VARC section but test different skills. RC tests reading comprehension, inference, and critical reasoning across 4 passages of 400–600 words each. VA tests logical sequencing and language structure through Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Para Completion, and Odd One Out. RC carries twice the weightage of VA and requires strict accuracy; VA's TITA questions reward attempting even uncertain answers.