The importance of Data Interpretation (DI) to clear CAT and other MBA examinations can never be undermined. Right through the last decade of CAT, in spite of several changes to the examination pattern as the test evolved from its paper pen format to the online format, the importance of DI has, if anything, increased rather than decreased. In the last few years, this importance has become even more stark, since there has been a perceptible increase in the difficulty level of the questions being asked in the DI-LR Section. Hence, as you set off on your journey to preparing yourself for Data Interpretation, you need to understand a few ground realities about DI preparation.