Correct decreasing order of stability is :
(a) II > III > IV > I (b) III > IV > I > II
(c) IV > I > II > III (d) I > II > III > IV
Carbanions are stabilized by EWGs and hence more EWGs more will be the stability of the ion.
Nitro group is EWG because it has Nitrogen with a postive charge.
Methoxy (CH3O) is very strong EDG as it can delocalized lone pair of oxygen atom in the ring .
Methyl (CH3)group is also electron releasing group however methyl is less stronger electron releasing group than methoxy.
If compare now then Nitro group containing carbanion is the most stable and methoxy group containing is the least stable.So order :
(a) II > III > IV > I