Q161 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Re-NEET) · Zoology

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Modern Homo sapiens arose in Australia and moved across continents.
Statement II : Homo sapiens arose around $75000$ to $10000$ years ago.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • Correct answer
    A
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • C
    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • D
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Solution

According to the accepted theory of human evolution, Homo sapiens arose in Africa, not Australia, and then migrated across different continents to develop into distinct races. Thus, Statement I is incorrect.

During the ice age, between $75,000$ and $10,000$ years ago, modern Homo sapiens arose. Thus, Statement II is correct.

Answer: Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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