Question

Match List-I with List II.


Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv
• B. a - iv, b - i, c - iii, d - ii
• C. a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
• D. a - i, b - ii, c - iv, d - iii

Answer 1

The correct option is C a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

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