Q17 / 349 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Evolution
Select the incorrect information.
- AAustralopithecus - Lived in East African grasslands.
- Correct answerBRamapithecus - It was more ape like.
- CNeanderthal Man - Believed in burial customs.
- DHomo habilis - Cranial capacity = 650 - 800 cc
Solution
| Stages of Human | Description |
| Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus (About 15 mya ) | - These primates were hairy and walked like gorillas and chimpanzees. - Dryopithecus : More ape-like. - Ramapithecus : More man-like. |
| Australopithecines ( 2 mya ) | - Lived in East African grasslands. - These use stone weapons for hunting but also ate fruits. |
| Homo habilis | - First human-like being : the hominid. - Cranial capacity : 650-800cc . - These probably did not eat meat. |
| Neanderthal man ( 1,00,000-40,000 years back) | - Lived near east and central Asia. - Cranial capacity : 1400cc . - These people used hides to protect their body and buried their dead. |
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.