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प्रश्न
Who among the Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus was more man-like?
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उत्तर
Ramapithecus was more man-like. It walked ereact on its hind legs, ate hard nuts and seeds like modern man and had jaws and teeth similar to humans. It arose from Dryopithecus, which was considered to be a common ancestor of man and apes. Dryopithecus was more ape-like with the same length of arms and legs.
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Write the names of the following:
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| Human Stage | Cranial Capacity | ||
| (1) | Homo sapiens | (a) | 650-800 cc |
| (2) | Homo neanderthal | (b) | 900 cc |
| (3) | Homo habilis | (c) | 1400 cc |
| (4) | Homo erectus | (d) | 1450 cc |
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