Question

_________ is the study of human ancestors and their evolution with the help of fossil remains.

• A. Archaeology
• B. Stratigraphy
• C. Palaeoanthropology
• D. Pre-history

Answer 1

The correct option is C Palaeoanthropology

Archaeology is the study of the human past through the analysis and interpretation of material remains. Palaeoarchaeology is the study of human ancestors in a similar manner. Both need to excavate soil and rock layers on the earth to extract human fossil evidences.

Stratigraphy refers to the study of rock layers, whereas Pre-history is the study of the human past before writing began.