MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyEvolutionActual
Connecting link between Ape and Man is ________.
Options
- ADryopithecus
- BRamapithecus
- CAustralopithecus
- DHomo habilis
Correct answer
C. Australopithecus
Step-by-step solution
Australopithecus is considered the connecting link between apes and man. It possessed both ape-like characteristics (such as a smaller brain capacity and heavy brow ridges) and human-like characteristics (such as bipedal locomotion, erect posture, and a human-like dental arch). Dryopithecus is considered a common ancestor of apes and man, while Homo habilis is the first human-like hominid. Answer: Australopithecus