Evolution of Man
Evolution of Man: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Human Evolution, Australopithecus, Ramapithecus, Dryopithecus, Homo sapiens, Homo habilis and, Homo Erectus
Important Questions on Evolution of Man
The common ancestor of the great apes and man is

Which of the following characteristics were exhibited by Ramapithecus?

Which of the following are not correct for Dryopithecus?

Among the human ancestors, the brain size was 900-1000 c.c. in


What was the range of cranial capacities in the Homo erectus.

Identify the sequence of evolution of Homo sapiens
a) Ramapithecus
b) Homo habilis
c) Homo erectus
d) Australopithecus
e) Homo neanderthalensis
f) Homo sapiens


The most accepted line of descent in human evolution is

Name the evolutionary species of man with a brain capacity of around 900 c.c. (Write the scientific name).

Differentiate between the eating habit and brain size of Australopithecus and Ramapithecus.

Describe in brief the palaeontological evidences of human evolution.


Write the genus name of the ancestor of human which is described as a man with an ape brain.



Which of the following is closely related and descendant of Australopithecus?

Which of the following has the least cranial capacity?

Homo is a Latin word which means _____. (Man/Ape)

What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors?
