Evolution of Man

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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

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The common ancestor of the great apes and man is

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Which of the following characteristics were exhibited by Ramapithecus?

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Which of the following are not correct for Dryopithecus?

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

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The most intelligent human species are

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

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

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"Lucy" is the fossil of ________

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The most accepted line of descent in human evolution is

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

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

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Describe in brief the palaeontological evidences of human evolution.

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Write a note on Dryopithecus.

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

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Which feature is not true for Homo habilis?

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The first known hominid is 

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

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Which of the following has the least cranial capacity?

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

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