Question

There are two opposing views about origin of modern man, according to one view Homo erectus in Asia were the ancestors of modern man. A study of variation of DNA however suggested African origin of modern man. What kind of observation on DNA variation could suggest this?

• A. Greater variation in Africa than in Asia.
• B. Variation only in Asia and no variation in Africa.
• C. Greater variation in Asia than in Africa.
• D. Similar variation in Africa and Asia.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Greater variation in Africa than in Asia.

There are two models about origin of modern man (Homo sapiens sapiens) i.e.
(i) Multiregional model
(ii) Monogenesis model