Question

All of the following are ape-men stages in origin of man except

• A. Ramapithecus
• B. Kenyapithecus
• C. Dryopithecus
• D. Australopithecus

Answer 1

The correct option is C Dryopithecus

In human evolution, there are four main stages in the origin of man. These are ape stage, ape-men stage, primitive men (prehistoric men) and modern man. Ape stage includes Propliopithecus and Dryopithecus. Ape-men stage includes Ramapithecus, Kenyapithecus and Australopithecus. Primitive men includes Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo neanderthalensis. Modern man includes Homo sapiens fossilis and Homo sapiens sapiens.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.