Q10 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 1) · Biology
Connecting link between Ape and Man is ________.
- ADryopithecus
- BRamapithecus
- Correct answerCAustralopithecus
- DHomo habilis
Solution
Australopithecus is considered the connecting link between apes and man.
It possessed both ape-like characteristics (such as a smaller brain capacity and heavy brow ridges) and human-like characteristics (such as bipedal locomotion, erect posture, and a human-like dental arch).
Dryopithecus is considered a common ancestor of apes and man, while Homo habilis is the first human-like hominid.
Answer: Australopithecus
It possessed both ape-like characteristics (such as a smaller brain capacity and heavy brow ridges) and human-like characteristics (such as bipedal locomotion, erect posture, and a human-like dental arch).
Dryopithecus is considered a common ancestor of apes and man, while Homo habilis is the first human-like hominid.
Answer: Australopithecus
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.