In this question, we are given two lists: List I represents different types of clouds and List II represents their characteristics. We need to match the clouds with their respective characteristics and select the correct option.

Let`s analyze each option:

Option 1:

- Cirrus clouds are characterized as feathery in appearance, which matches with the second characteristic in List II.

- Growing vertically doesn`t match with any of the cloud types in List I.

- Rain-giving matches with Nimbus clouds, which is the third characteristic in List II.

- Horizonally spreading doesn`t match with any of the cloud types in List I.

Option 2:

- Cirrus clouds are feathery in appearance, matching with the second characteristic in List II.

- Growing vertically doesn`t match with any cloud type in List I.

- Rain-giving matches with Cumulus clouds, which is the first characteristic in List II.

- Horizonally spreading matches with Stratus clouds, which is the fourth characteristic in List II.

Option 3 (Correct Answer):

- Cirrus clouds are feathery in appearance, matching with the second characteristic in List II.

- Growing vertically matches with Cumulus clouds, which is the third characteristic in List II.

- Rain-giving matches with Nimbus clouds, which