The earliest and most primitive anthropoid ape during Oligocene is called

Parapithecus

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Prophopithecus

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Proconsul

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Limnopithecus

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Solution

The correct option is A Parapithecus
Origin and evolution were about 30-35 million years ago.
Originated from Egypt
The oldest and the most primitive is Parapithecus.
So, the correct option is 'Parapithecus'.

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