Match List I with List II:

	List I		List II
A.	The Evil Quartet	I.	Cryopreservation
B.	Ex situ conservation	II.	Alien species invasion
C.	Lantana camara	III.	Causes of biodiversity losses
D.	Dodo	IV.	Extinction

Choose the option with all correct matches.

The correct set of matches is: A–III, B–I, C–II, D–IV.

Explanation of each match:

A. The Evil Quartet → III. Causes of biodiversity losses
The term “Evil Quartet” refers to the four major drivers that cause loss of biodiversity (habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, and invasive species). Therefore it correctly matches the category “Causes of biodiversity losses.”

B. Ex situ conservation → I. Cryopreservation
Ex situ conservation involves preserving species outside their natural habitats, and one common technique is cryopreservation, which stores genetic material at ultra‑low temperatures. Hence B matches I.

C. Lantana camara → II. Alien species invasion
Lantana camara is a well‑known invasive alien plant that spreads rapidly and disrupts native ecosystems, making it a classic example of an alien species invasion.

D. Dodo → IV. Extinction
The dodo is an iconic example of a species that has become extinct, so it correctly matches “Extinction.”

All four pairings are therefore consistent with the option “A‑III, B‑I, C‑II, D‑IV.”