Match List-$I$ with List-$II$ :
List-$I$List-$II$
$A$. Decomposition$I$. Accumulation of dark coloured amorphous colloidal substance
$B$. Detritus$II$. Release of inorganic nutrients by the activity of microbes in soil
$C$. Mineralisation$III$. Breaking down of complex organic matter into inorganic substances
$D$. Humification$IV$. Dead remains of plants and animals including fecal matter

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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