RE-NEET2026Zoology-Human Evolution

RE-NEET 2026 Zoology Origin of Homo sapiens Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Modern Homo sapiens arose in Australia and moved across continents. Statement II: Homo sapiens arose around 75000 to 100000 years ago. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

B

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

C

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

D

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Statement I is incorrect as Homo sapiens did not originate in Australia. Statement II is correct regarding the timeline of Homo sapiens' emergence.

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