Identify the correct statements with respect to human evolution.
A. Modern Homo sapiens arose during ice age between 50,000 to 75,000 years.
B. Ramapithecus was more man-like.
C. The brain capacity of Homo erectus was about 650-800 cc.
D. Dryopithecus was ape-like.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → B and D only
A. Modern Homo sapiens arose during ice age between 50,000 to 75,000 years. — Incorrect. NCERT places modern Homo sapiens in the ice age between 75,000 and 10,000 years ago.
B. Ramapithecus was more man-like. — Correct.
C. The brain capacity of Homo erectus was about 650-800 cc. — Incorrect. Homo erectus had about 900 cc; 650–800 cc is Homo habilis.
D. Dryopithecus was ape-like. — Correct.
NCERT Extract:
Origin and Evolution of Man – “… 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.”
Origin and Evolution of Man – “… Some of the bones among the bones discovered were different. This creature was called the first human-like being the hominid and was called Homo habilis. The brain capacities were between 650-800cc. They probably did not eat meat. Fossils discovered in Java in 1891 revealed the next stage, i.e., Homo erectus about 1.5 mya. Homo erectus had a large brain around 900cc.”
Origin and Evolution of Man – “… Homo sapiens arose in Africa and moved across continents and developed into distinct races. During ice age between 75,000-10,000 years ago modern Homo sapiens arose.”