Evolution And Adaptation

To solve the problem of matching List-I (Placental mammals) with List-II (Counterpart Marsupials), we need to identify the respective pairs. Here's how the matching works:

We will verify the correct answer by checking each pair one by one:

1. Anteater is matched with the Numbat, a marsupial that also has a long tongue and eats termites, thus (A) - (II).
2. Bobcat is similar to the Tasmanian tiger cat in behavior and ecological niche, hence (B) - (IV).
3. Lemur is matched with the Spotted cuscus, both being arboreal and nocturnal, meaning (C) - (I).
4. Flying squirrel matches with the Flying Phalanger as both can glide, resulting in (D) - (III).

Therefore, the correct matching is: (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III).