Match List-I with List-II. 

List-I	List-II
A. The Evil Quartet	I. Cryopreservation
B. Ex situ conservation	II. Alien species invasion
C. Lantana camara	III. Causes of biodiversity losses
D. Dodo	IV. Extinction

Choose the option with all correct matches. 

The correct answer is A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Explanation:

• A. The Evil Quartet - III. Causes of biodiversity losses:
  • The "Evil Quartet" refers to four major causes of biodiversity loss: habitat destruction, overexploitation, invasive species, and co-extinctions.
  • These factors collectively threaten the survival of various species and ecosystems globally.
• B. Ex situ conservation - I. Cryopreservation:
  • Ex situ conservation involves conserving biodiversity outside their natural habitats, such as in seed banks, botanical gardens, or through cryopreservation.
  • Cryopreservation is a technique used for freezing and storing genetic material (like seeds or embryos) at very low temperatures for future use.
• C. Lantana camara - II. Alien species invasion:
  • Lantana camara is an invasive alien species that disrupts native ecosystems by competing with native flora and causing ecological imbalances.
  • Alien species invasions are a major contributor to biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.
  • The environmental damage caused and threat posed to our native species by invasive weed species like carrot grass (Parthenium), Lantana and water hyacinth (Eicchornia).
• D. Dodo - IV. Extinction:
  • The Dodo is an example of a species that has gone extinct due to human activities such as hunting and habitat destruction.
  • Extinction is the complete loss of a species, often driven by factors like overexploitation, invasive species, and habitat destruction.