Match List I with List II:

List I (Author)	List II (Books)
A. E. F. Schumacher	1. The Silent Spring
B. James Lovelock	2. The Turning Point
C. F. Capra	3. Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth
D. Rachel Carson	4. Small is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

The correct matches are:

• A. E. F. Schumacher - IV: Small is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered focuses on sustainable economics and appropriate technologies.
• B. James Lovelock - III: Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth presents the Gaia hypothesis, proposing that Earth functions as a single living organism.
• C. F. Capra - II: The Turning Point explores the shift from mechanistic to holistic thinking in science and society.
• D. Rachel Carson - I: The Silent Spring highlights the dangers of pesticides and is considered a cornerstone of the environmental movement.

Important Pointers:

E. F. Schumacher's work emphasizes sustainability, ecological balance, and human-centric economics.
James Lovelock is renowned for the Gaia hypothesis, integrating biology and Earth sciences.
F. Capra's book critiques reductionism and advocates for systems thinking.
Rachel Carson'sSilent Spring raised awareness about environmental pollution and the impact of chemicals on ecosystems.
These authors have significantly influenced environmental thought, policy, and sustainable development practices.
The works encourage holistic approaches to economics, science, and the environment.