The correct option is D A: II, B: IV, C: I, D: III
A lot of theories were proposed to explain the origin of life on this earth.
The theory of special creation states that all living organisms are created by God. This theory was supported by Father Suarez.
Theory of spontaneous generation was strongly supported by Van Helmont. According to this theory, life originated from nonliving things or decaying and rotting matter like mud and straw spontaneously.
Cosmozoic theory was proposed by Richter. It was believed that life came on the Earth from outer space in the form of some small units of life called spores.
Oparin and Haldane stated that the organic molecules were formed from the inorganic molecules due to the reducing atmosphere and ultraviolet radiation, which led to the origin of life. Their hypothesis is also called the theory of chemical evolution.
Oparin published a book called 'Origin of life'.
So, the correct option is 'd'.