Match the Column I with Column II :

A-2,B-1,C-3,D-4

The correct answer is Option (4) –A-2,B-1,C-3,D-4

A. Dodo - 2. Mauritius .The dodo was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius and became extinct due to human activities and the introduction of new species to the island.

B. Reserpine - 1. Rauwolfia .Reserpine is a chemical compound extracted from the medicinal plant Rauwolfia. It is used in medicine for various purposes.

C. Main cause for biodiversity loss - 3. Habitat destruction. Habitat destruction is one of the primary causes of biodiversity loss, as it leads to the loss of natural habitats for various species.

D. Nile Perch in Lake Victoria - 4. Alien species.The introduction of the Nile perch into Lake Victoria, which is not native to the lake, has had significant ecological impacts and caused the decline and extinction of several indigenous fish species, making it an example of an alien species.