Question

Write the characteristics of Ramapithecus, Dryopithecus and Neanderthal man. [3]

Answer 1

(i) Ramapithecus: They were hairy. They walked like gorillas and chimpanzees but were more man like. [1]

(ii) Dryopithecus: They were more ape like but were hairy and walked upright. [1]

(iii) Neanderthal man: The brain size was 1400 cc. They used hides to protect their body and buried their dead. [1]