Question

Match List I with List II. List I:
(A) Biological control of insect pests and weeds
(B) Silent Spring
(C) Theory and practice of biological control
(D) Biological Pest Suppression. List II: (I) 1962 (II) 1977 (III) 1994 (IV) 1964. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• B. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• D. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

Hint:

Remembering that Rachel Carson's Silent Spring was published in 1962 (B-I) is a helpful historical milestone that can be used to eliminate incorrect options in history-of-science questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The history of entomology and environmental science contains several milestone publications that have shaped public policy, research directions, and the development of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match each book with its publication year:
(A) "Biological control of insect pests and weeds":
This landmark textbook, edited by Paul DeBach, consolidated the scientific principles of classical biological control.
It was published in 1964.
This matches with year (IV).
(B) "Silent spring":
Written by marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson, this book documented the environmental damage caused by the indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides, particularly DDT.
It was published in 1962 and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement.
This matches with year (I).
(C) "Theory and practice of biological control":
This comprehensive academic book, edited by C.B. Huffaker and P.S. Messenger, was published in 1976 (often listed in libraries or databases under its 1976/1977 cataloging date).
This matches with year (II) 1977.
(D) "Biological Pest Suppression":
This book, authored by H.C. Coppel and J.W. Mertins, was published in 1977 (and has later editions/reprints, such as the 1994 Springer edition).
This matches with year (III) 1994.
Combining these matches yields: A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is represented by Option 1.