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Which is the most primitive ancestor of man?

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Ramapithecus

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Australopithecus

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Homo habilis

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Homo neanderthalensis

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Solution

The correct option is A Ramapithecus

Ramapithecus appeared 14-15milions years ago. Australopithecus appeared 5 million years ago, then Homo habilis , Homo erectus followed by Modern Man appeared.
So, the correct answer is 'Ramapithecus'

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