Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. The Evil Quartet, B. Ex situ conservation, C. Lantana camara, D. Dodo. List-II: (I) Cryopre…

Question

Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. The Evil Quartet, B. Ex situ conservation, C. Lantana camara, D. Dodo. List-II: (I) Cryopreservation, (II) Alien species invasion, (III) Causes of biodiversity losses, (IV) Extinction. Choose the option with all correct matches.

1. A. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
2. B. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV (Correct answer)
3. C. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4. D. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

Correct Answer

Option B — A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV.

Key Points

• The Evil Quartet — the four major causes of biodiversity loss (III).
• Ex situ conservation — includes cryopreservation (I).
• Lantana camara — an example of alien species invasion (II).
• Dodo — an example of extinction (IV).