Question

Which among the following statements are correct with respect to human evolution?

• A. Human evolution can be studied from fossils
• B. Humans have evolved from chimpanzees
• C. All humans are a single species
• D. There exists a biological basis to the notion of human races

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

All humans are a single species

• Human evolution can be traced back in history by studying fossils, time-dating, etc. This can help in understanding how humans originated and what all changes were accumulated in them.
• It is not true to say that human beings have evolved from chimpanzees. Rather, both human beings and chimpanzees are believed to have evolved from a common ancestor. That common ancestor is likely to have been neither human or chimpanzee.
• Initially humans were classified on the basis of races. This was later disapproved, proposing that all humans are a single species.