Mon. Jul 13th, 2026

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:
  1. 65%
  2. 47%
  3. 22%
  4. 31%

Option: B