How has Venezuela's oil production changed over time?

Question

A. Oil production has increased every decade since large-scale production began in the 1950s.
B. Oil production declined sharply after 1972 but later grew to nearly the same levels.
C. Oil production peaked in the 1960s and 1970s and has failed to top 2,500 barrels a day since then.
D. Oil production in 1982 and 1992 combined for a greater total than oil production in 1952 and 1962.

Answer 1

B. Oil production declined sharply after 1972 but later grew to nearly the same levels.