Question

Evolution of modern man involves the following man-like primates. Choose the correct series of human evolution:

• A. Dryopithecus $\rightarrow$ Homo erectus $\rightarrow$ Australopithecines $\rightarrow$ Homo sapiens
• B. Australopithecines $\rightarrow$ Homo erectus $\rightarrow$ Neanderthal $\rightarrow$ Homo sapiens
• C. Australopithecines $\rightarrow$ Ramapithecus $\rightarrow$ Dryopithecus $\rightarrow$ Homo sapiens
• D. Homo erectus $\rightarrow$ Australopithecines $\rightarrow$ Homo sapiens $\rightarrow$ Neanderthal

Hint:

Remember: Australopithecus → Homo erectus → Neanderthal → Homo sapiens.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Australopithecines were early hominins.
Step 2: These evolved into Homo erectus, followed by Neanderthals, and ultimately modern humans (Homo sapiens).