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Which of the following is incorrectly matched? (a) Homo erectus - Homo (b) Gibbon - hominoid (c) Australopithecus africanus - hominid (d) Tarsier - anthropoid - Biology (Theory)

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Question

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

Options

  • Homo erectus - Homo

  • Gibbon - hominoid

  • Australopithecus africanus - hominid

  • Tarsier - anthropoid

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Solution

Australopithecus africanus - hominid

Explanation:

The family Hominidae (hominids) includes only humans and genus Homo. Since Australopithecus africanus is placed outside genus Homo, its match with hominid is considered incorrect.

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Chapter 9: Human Evolution - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 364]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 9 Human Evolution
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 1. 10. | Page 364
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