Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given .
Which of the following sequences of name properly indicates an evolutionary sequence in family Hominidae?

• A. Prosimian, Australopithecine, Homo habilis, Homo sapiens
• B. Prosimin, Australopithecine, Homo erectus, Homo habilis
• C. Homo erectus, Homo habilis, Australopithecine
• D. Homo habilis, Homo sapiens, Australopithecine

Answer 1

The correct option is A Prosimian, Australopithecine, Homo habilis, Homo sapiens

The correct sequence of evolution in family Hominidae is Prosimian, Australopithecine, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens.

The early primates (those that lived 35 to about 65 million years ago) were not monkeys, but the ancestors of lemurs, lorises and tarsiers. They belong to a group of animals called prosimians. They had good vision, were agile insectivores and lived in trees. Australopithecus apparently evolved in eastern Africa around 4 million years ago. Homo habilis, known as 'handyman' lived from approximately 2.33 to 1.4 million years ago. Homo erectus emerged about 2 million years ago. Modern Homo sapiens appeared around 200,000 years ago.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Prosimian, Australopithecine, Homo habilis, Homo sapiens'.