Question

Which is the most primitive ancestor of man?

• A. Ramapithecus
• B. Homo neanderthalensis
• C. Homo habilis
• D. Australopithecus

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ramapithecus

Ramapithecus was the earliest man-like primate who probably walked on their legs. They lived in Africa, Hungary, Greece about $8-15$ million years ago. They are primitive human ancestors.

Australopithecus were more human-like below the neck and ape-like above the neck. They lived in Africa about $1-4$ million years ago.

Homo habilis lived in Africa $2-2.5$ million years ago.

Homo neanderthalensis lived in Central Asia and East Asia around $40,000-1,00000$ years ago.

Hence the correct option is
a. Ramapithecus