Which of the following was the transitional stage (connective link) between apes and humans?
A
Homo habilis
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B
Homo erectus
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C
Australopithecus ramidus
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D
Australopithecus africanus
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Solution
The correct option is CAustralopithecus ramidus Australopithecus ramidus is the most ape like hominid ancestor, who walked upright and is considered to be missing link between hominids and apes. It is the oldest and most primitive of hominin fossil dating back to 4.4 million years.
So, the correct answer is 'Australopithecus ramidus'