In this question, we are given two lists - List-I and List-II, which contain different cloud types and their respective characteristics. We are asked to match the cloud types in List-I with their corresponding characteristics in List-II.

Let`s analyze each option to determine the correct answer:

Option 1: This option suggests that cloud type Cirrus (A) is matched with characteristic 3 (Vertically growing), cloud type Stratus (B) is matched with characteristic 1 (Rain-giving), cloud type Nimbus (C) is matched with characteristic 4 (Horizontally spreading), and cloud type Cumulus (D) is matched with characteristic 2 (Feathery appearance). However, this does not match the given list.

Option 2: This option suggests that cloud type Cirrus (A) is matched with characteristic 2 (Feathery appearance), cloud type Stratus (B) is matched with characteristic 14, cloud type Nimbus (C) is matched with characteristic 3 (Vertically growing), and cloud type Cumulus (D) is matched with characteristic 14. However, this does not match the given list.

Option 3: This option suggests that cloud type Cirrus (A) is matched with characteristic 2 (Feathery appearance