Question

Which of the following is considered as the first hominid?

• A. Homo sapiens
• B. Homo habilis
• C. Homo erectus
• D. Dryopithecus

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Homo habilis

Homo habilis is considered as the first human-like creature or hominid to walk on earth. They had a brain capacity of 650-800 cc and were probably vegetarians. Homo erectus is the next stage of human evolution and was followed by Homo sapiens. Dryopithecus was a hairy, ape-like creature that inhabited the earth about 15 million years ago.