Q15 / 349 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Evolution

Primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing about

  • A
    1 mya
  • Correct answer
    B
    15 mya
  • C
    5mya
  • D
    2.5 mya

Solution

About 15 mya, primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing. They were hairy and walked like gorillas and chimpanzees. Ramapithecus was more man-like while Dryopithecus was more ape-like. Two mya, Australopithecines probably lived in East African grasslands. Homo erectus about 1.5 mya.

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

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