Question

The most accepted line of descent in human evolution is

• A. Australopithecus $\to$ Ramapithecus $\to$ Homo sapiens $\to$ Homo habilis
• B. Homo erectus $\to$ Homo habilis $\to$ Homo sapiens
• C. Ramapithecus $\to$ Homo habilis $\to$ Homo erectus $\to$ Homo sapiens
• D. Australopithecus $\to$ Ramapithecus $\to$ Homo erectus $\to$ Homo habilis $\to$ Homo sapiens

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Ramapithecus appeared about $14-15$ million years ago. Homo habilis appeared about $2$ million years ago. Homo erectus appeared about $1.5$ million years ago. modern man appears about $10,000$ years ago. So, the correct option is 'Ramapithecus $\rightarrow$ Homo habilis $\rightarrow$ Homo erectus $\rightarrow$ Homo sapiens.