Question

Arrange the stages in human evolution in the correct sequence.

• A. Dryopithecus $\to$ Ramapithecus $\to$ Australopithecus $\to$ Homo neanderthalensis
• B. Homo neanderthalensis $\to$ Ramapithecus $\to$ Australopithecus $\to$ Dryopithecus
• C. Homo neanderthalensis $\to$Australopithecus $\to$ Ramapithecus $\to$ Dryopithecus
• D. Dryopithecus $\to$ Ramapithecus $\to$ Homo neanderthalensis $\to$Australopithecus

Answer 1

The correct option is B Homo neanderthalensis $\to$ Ramapithecus $\to$ Australopithecus $\to$ Dryopithecus

The correct chronological order of the given stages in human evolution is Dryopithecus $\to$ Ramapithecus $\to$ Australopithecus $\to$ Homo neanderthalensis.
Dryopithecus evolved around 2.5 crore years ago and was more ape-like.
Ramapithecus evolved 1 crore years ago and was more man-like.
Australopithecus evolved around 40 lakh years ago. They had bigger brains than the previous stages.
Homo neanderthalensis evolved around 15 lakh years ago and was considered as the first example of wise man.