Question

Which one of the following is the most primitive ancestor of Homo sapiens?

Options

• Ramapithecus

• Australopithecus

• Dryopithecus

• Neanderthal man

Answer 1

Dryopithecus

Explanation:

Dryopithecus lived approximately 15–20 million years ago and is the oldest and most primitive ancestor listed, appearing well before the human and ape lineages fully diverged. In contrast, Ramapithecus appeared later (~12–14 mya), followed by Australopithecus (~4 mya) and Neanderthals (~0.4 mya).