Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1, 2 and 3
• D.
  3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Catagenesis is a term used in petroleum geology to describe the a cracking process which results in the conversion of organic kerogens into hydrocarbons.

Statement 2 is correct: Pyrolysis is a thermochemical decomposition of organic material at elevated temperatures.

Statement 3 is correct: Kerogen is a solid organic matter in sedimentary rocks.