NEET2026ZoologyEvolutionActual
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Modern Homo sapiens arose in Australia and moved across continents. Statement II : Homo sapiens arose around 75000 to 10000 years ago. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- AStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
- CBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- DStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Correct answer
A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Step-by-step solution
According to the accepted theory of human evolution, Homo sapiens arose in Africa, not Australia, and then migrated across different continents to develop into distinct races. Thus, Statement I is incorrect. During the ice age, between 75,000 and 10,000 years ago, modern Homo sapiens arose. Thus, Statement II is correct. Answer: Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct