Human Evolution

1. Who were the first humans to develop tools?

  1. Homo sapiens
  2. Homo habilis
  3. Homo erectus
  4. Australopithecus
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Answer: Option B. Homo habilis

2. In which of the listed books did Darwin explain the evolution of Humans?

  1. The Descent of Man
  2. The Origin of Species
  3. Voyage of the Beagle
  4. The Preservation of Favoured Races
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Answer: Option B. The Origin of Species

3. Which of these claims are true about Homo sapiens neanderthalensis?

  1. They had a stronger and more muscular physique compared to contemporary men.
  2. They had a smaller brain size than modern men.

Select the correct code from the options given below:

  1. Only the first statement is correct
  2. Only the second statement is correct
  3. Both statements are correct
  4. None of the statements are correct
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Answer: Option A. Only the first statement is correct

4. To which of the following species does the renowned ‘Lucy’ fossil belong?

  1. Homo habilis
  2. Homo neanderthalensis
  3. Australopithecus ramidus
  4. Australopithecus afarensis
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Answer: Option D. Australopithecus afarensis

5. Which of the following ancestors exhibited more human-like features?

  1. Dryopethicus
  2. Ramapethicus

Select the correct code from the options given below:

  1. Both equally
  2. Neither
  3. Ramapethicus
  4. Dryopethicus
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Answer: Option C. Ramapethicus