Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the codes given…

Concept

In a match-the-list question, establish each pair independently from the governing factual record, and only then convert the pairs into the supplied numerical code.

A code is acceptable only when every pair is consistent; one correct pair does not validate the whole sequence.

Application

1. The Special Marriage Act was enacted in 1954, so A maps to 2.

2. The Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted in 1961, so B maps to 4.

3. The Equal Remuneration Act was enacted in 1976, so C maps to 1.

4. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act was enacted in 1986, so D maps to 3.

Contrast

• The code A–3, B–1, C–2, D–4 assigns the four Acts to 1986, 1976, 1954, and 1961 respectively, which differs from each Act’s enactment year.

• The code A–4, B–2, C–3, D–1 assigns the four Acts to 1961, 1954, 1986, and 1976 respectively, which likewise differs from the statutory chronology.

• “More than one of the above” would require at least two complete codes to reproduce all four Act–year pairs; the independently established mapping produces only one complete code.

• “None of the above” would require every displayed code to differ from the established mapping; the code A–2, B–4, C–1, D–3 reproduces all four pairs.

Cross-check

Reading the four independently established pairs in List–I order gives A–2, B–4, C–1, D–3, with each year used exactly once.

Therefore, the required code is A–2, B–4, C–1, D–3.