NEETZoologyEvolution
Read the following statements regarding human evolution and choose the incorrect one.
Options
- AFossils discovered in Java in 1891 revealed the existence of Homo erectus, who lived about 1.5 million years a
- BHomo habilis was the first human-like hominid and probably did not eat meat.
- CAbout 15 million years ago, primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing, where Dryopithecus wa
- DAgriculture came around 10,000 years back and human settlements started.
Correct answer
C. About 15 million years ago, primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing, where Dryopithecus wa
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT, about 15 million years ago, primates called Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus were existing. Ramapithecus was more man-like while Dryopithecus was more ape-like. The statement in the correct option incorrectly swaps these characteristics. The other statements are factually correct: Homo erectus fossils were found in Java in 1891, Homo habilis was the first human-like hominid with a brain capacity of 650-800 cc and probably did not eat meat, and agriculture indeed started around 10,000 years ago. Ans