Question

Which of the following is the closest relative of Man?

• A. Gibbon
• B. Gorilla
• C. Orangutan
• D. Chimpanzee

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Chimpanzee

The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Chimpanzee shares 98 percent genetic blueprint as human.
2. They have the same ancestor who lived 7 million years ago.
3. So, the closest relative of men is a chimpanzee.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A

Gibbons are apes similar to gorillas and chimpanzees.

Option B

Gorillas are predominantly ground-dwelling apes that usually live in rainforests.

Option C

Orangutans are also similar to apes, usually found in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Final answer: The closest relative of man is the chimpanzee.