Q162 / 180 · NEET 2019 (Odisha) · Zoology

Which of the following statements is correct about the origin and evolution of men?

  • A
    Agriculture came around 50,000 years back
  • B
    The Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus primates existing 15 million years ago, walked like men
  • C
    Homo habilis probably ate meat
  • Correct answer
    D
    Neanderthal men lived in Asia between $1,00,000$ and 40,000 years back

Solution

Statement ( $\mathrm{d}$ ) is correct about the origin and evolution of men. Neanderthal men lived in Asia between 1,00,000 and 40,000 years back. Other statements are corrected as follows - Agriculture came around 10,000 years back - About 15 mya , primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing. They were hairy and walked like gorillas and chimpanzees. - Homo habilis probably did not eat meat while Homo erectus probably ate meat.

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

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