India’s Sedimentary Basins are classified into three categories based on the maturity of hydrocarbon resources. Category-I basins are characterized by having reserves and already producing hydrocarbons. What percentage of the country’s total appraised area (1.6 million square kilometers) do these 7 Category-I basins cover, indicating a high level of exploration?
Options:
- 65%
- 47%
- 22%
- 31%
Option: B
