Question

Statement I: In human evolution, the hominid Ramapithecus was more man like.
Statement II: In human evolution, the first human like being was Homo habilis.

• A. Both statements I and II are true
• B. Both statements I and II are false
• C. Statement I is true. But II is false
• D. Statement I is false. But II is true

Hint:

Remember:
Ramapithecus $\rightarrow$ more man-like hominid.
Dryopithecus $\rightarrow$ more ape-like hominid.
Homo habilis $\rightarrow$ first human-like being (hominid) with tool-making skills.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Check statement I.
Among early hominids, Ramapithecus had more human-like dental and postural features compared to the more ape-like Dryopithecus, so statement I holds true.
Step 2: Check statement II.
Within the genus Homo, Homo habilis is recognized as the earliest species showing distinctly human-like traits such as tool use.
Step 3: Combine both checks.
Since both descriptions match the accepted evolutionary sequence, neither statement needs to be rejected.
Final answer: Option 1, both statements I and II are true.