Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II.

List-I (Words):
1. (A) Theocracy
2. (B) Megalomania
3. (C) Apothecary
4. (D) Antiquarian

List-II (Definitions):
1. (I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions
2. (II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past
3. (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders
4. (IV) A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance, or godliness

The correct option is (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).

Let us break down the meaning of each word from List-I and match it with its correct definition from List-II step-by-step:

1. (A) Theocracy matches with (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders.
The prefix "theo-" refers to god or deity, while the suffix "-cracy" refers to a form of government or rule. Therefore, a theocracy is a system of government ruled by religious authorities or guided by divine laws.

2. (B) Megalomania matches with (IV) A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance, or godliness.
The term combines "megalo-" (meaning large, great, or grand) and "-mania" (meaning obsession or madness). It describes a mental state where an individual has obsessive delusions of their own greatness, power, or wealth.

3. (C) Apothecary matches with (I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions.
An apothecary is a historical term for a person who prepared and sold chemical compounds and herbs for medicinal purposes, acting as the historical equivalent of a modern pharmacist.

4. (D) Antiquarian matches with (II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past.
Derived from "antique" (relating to ancient times), an antiquarian is an amateur or professional collector, student, or dealer of antiques and rare historical artifacts.

By pairing each term with its correct definition, we obtain the matching order: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).