Step 1: Review the cases and their corresponding principles.
- Strict Liability was established in Ryland v. Fletcher.
- Absolute Liability was set out in M.C. Mehta v. Union of India.
- Negligence was discussed in Nicholas v. Marsland.
- Act of God was referenced in MCD v. Subhagwanti.
Step 2: Conclusion.
- Correct matching: (A)-(1), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV).