Question

Which one of the following pair is mismatched regarding their appearance in human evolution?

Options

• Homo erectus - ape man

• Ramapithecus – ape-like man

• Neanderthal man - Advanced prehistoric man

• Homo habilis - handyman

Answer 1

Ramapithecus – ape-like man

Explanation:

Ramapithecus is a true ape ancestor (~14 mya), not a human ancestor. "Ape-like man" correctly belongs to Australopithecus, which had both ape and human features (bipedal but small brain).