Option 1 states that the pressure depends on the area of the base of the beaker. This statement is incorrect as the pressure exerted by the liquid column does not depend on the area of the base of the beaker. The pressure exerted by a liquid at a certain depth only depends on the height of the liquid column and the density of the liquid, according to Pascal`s law.

Option 2 correctly states that the pressure depends on the height of the liquid column. This means that as the height of the liquid column increases, the pressure exerted at the base of the beaker also increases. This is because the weight of the liquid column creates a downward force, resulting in an increase in pressure.

Option 3 states that the pressure does not depend on the density of the liquid. This statement is incorrect. The pressure exerted by a liquid does depend on its density. The higher the density of the liquid, the higher the pressure exerted at a certain depth.

Option 4 states that the pressure neither depends on the area of the base of the beaker nor on the height of the liquid column. This statement is incorrect as we already established that the pressure depends on the height of the liquid column. Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.

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