Question

Correct sequence of stages in the evolution of the modern man, (Homo sapiens), is

• A. Neanderthal man, Australopithecus, Cro-magnon man, Homo erectus, Modern man
• B. Australopithecus, Homo erectus, Neanderthal man, Cro- magnon man, Modern man
• C. Homo erectus, Australopithecus, Neanderthal man, Cro- magnon man, Modern man
• D. Australopithecus, Neanderthal man, Cro-magnon man, Homo erectus, Modern man

Answer 1

The correct option is B Australopithecus, Homo erectus, Neanderthal man, Cro- magnon man, Modern man

• The sequence of stages in the evolution of modern man is Dryopithecus, Ramapithecus, Australopithecus, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens, Homo sapiens sapiens and modern man.
• The earliest Homo sapiens were Neanderthal man and earliest Homo sapiens sapiens were Cro-magnon man. Homo erectus were the first erect ape man.
• The Home erectus gradually evolved into the Homo Sapiens. Cro-magnon man are considered extinct modern man.

Thus, the correct option is B.