If the transistor in figure is in saturation then

1. I_C is always equal to β_dc I_B
2. I_C is always equal to – β_dc I_B
3. I_C is more than or equal to β_dc I_B
4. I_C is less than or equal to β_dc I_B

The given figure (i.e., fig)
For saturation
I_B ≥ I_B(min)

or I_B ≥	I_c
	h_FE

or I_B ≥	I_c
	β_dc

or I_c ≤ β_dcI_B
i.e. I_c is less than or equal to b_dc·I_B
Hence alternative (D) is the correct choice.