STANDARDZoology-Evolution

STANDARD Zoology Primate Evolution MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The primate which existed 15 mya among these was

A

Australopithecus

B

Ramapithecus

C

Homo habilis

D

Homo neanderthalensis

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Ramapithecus was an ape-like primate that lived on the tree tops but traveled and ate on the ground. It had small canines and large molars. It became extinct about 7 mya.

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