Question: 164. Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. The Quartet | I. Cryopreservation |
| B. Ex situ conservation | II. Alien invasion |
| C. Lantana camara | III. Causes of biodiversity losses |
| D. Dodo | IV. Extinction |
Choose the option with all correct matches.
(1) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(2) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(3) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(4) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
Answer: Option (2)
Explanation:
The “Quartet” refers to four major causes of biodiversity loss: habitat loss, overexploitation, alien species invasion, and co-extinctions. Hence, A matches with III.
Ex situ conservation includes methods like cryopreservation, botanical gardens, seed banks, etc., so B matches with I.
Lantana camara is an invasive alien species, so C matches with II.
The Dodo is a classic example of an extinct species, so D matches with IV.
Thus, the correct matches are A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV.