Bipedal locomotion is advantageous because it

Releases fore limbs to perform important functions.

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Increases the speed.

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Reduces body weight.

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Provides better support to the body.

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Solution

The correct option is A Releases fore limbs to perform important functions.
When forelimbs of ancestor man were released from locomotory function, ancestor of man could make tools, hunt, paint etc. and this played an important role in the evolution of man.
So, the correct answer is 'Releases fore limbs to perform important functions.'

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