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Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
`{:("Column I",,"Column II"),("Lungs of the planet",(i),"Lantana camara"),("Reserpine",(ii),"Amazon rainforests"),("Anti-cancer drug",(iii),"Yew tree"),("Exotic species",(iv),"Rauwolfia"):}`
(a) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(i)
(b) A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)
(c) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(ii)
(d) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

A

A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(i)

B

A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)

C

A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(ii)

D

A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

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To solve the matching question, we will analyze each item in Column I and find its corresponding match in Column II. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify "Lungs of the planet":** - The term "lungs of the planet" refers to areas that produce a large amount of oxygen and are crucial for carbon dioxide absorption. This is commonly associated with the Amazon rainforests. - **Match:** A - (ii) Amazon rainforests 2. **Identify "Reserpine":** - Reserpine is an alkaloid derived from the plant Rauwolfia, specifically Rauwolfia vomitoria, which is known for its use in treating hypertension. - **Match:** B - (iv) Rauwolfia 3. **Identify "Anti-cancer drug":** - Anti-cancer drugs have been developed from the Yew tree, particularly two chemotherapy drugs known as Taxotere and Taxol. - **Match:** C - (iii) Yew tree 4. **Identify "Exotic species":** - Exotic species refer to non-native species that can become invasive. Lantana camara is a well-known example of an exotic species that has become invasive in many regions, including India. - **Match:** D - (i) Lantana camara ### Summary of Matches: - A - (ii) Amazon rainforests - B - (iv) Rauwolfia - C - (iii) Yew tree - D - (i) Lantana camara ### Final Matching: Based on the matches we have made, the correct option is: - (a) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(i)
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