Option 1: (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I) -> Incorrect matching of C and D.
Option 2: (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I) -> Incorrect matching of A and B.
Option 3: (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) -> Incorrect matching of B, C, and D.
Option 4: (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) -> Perfect matching of all sentences with proverbs.
Hence, Option 4: (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) -> (A) High-risk ventures leading to losses matches "play with fire, you get burnt" (taking risks brings consequences). (B) Premature celebration despite uncertainty matches "many a slip betwixt cup and lip" (success isn't guaranteed until achieved). (C) Funder demanding to see plans matches "he who pays the piper calls the tune" (whoever pays controls decisions). (D) Poverty-stricken mothers lacking resources for nutrition matches "cannot make bricks without straw" (you need proper resources to accomplish tasks) -> correct