Homo sapiens have evolved in :

Pliocene

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Pleistocene

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Oligocene

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Miocene

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Solution

The correct option is B Pleistocene
The first Homo sapiens have evolved in the Pleistocene Epoch. This time period began about 2.6 million years ago and lasted till 1,700 years ago. By the end of this period, the Homo sapiens were present all over the world.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Pleistocene.'

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