Human evolution
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See all →- Given below are some stages of human evolution. Arrange them in correct sequence. (Past to Recent)A. Homo habilisB. Homo sapiensC. Homo neanderthalensisD. Homo erectusChoose the correct sequence of human evolution from the options given below : Answer: 1. A-D-C-B Key idea: order of appearance of the genus Homo. Homo habilis (about 2 mya) → Homo erectus (about 1.5 mya) → Homo neander... 1
- Match the hominids with their correct brain size :(a) *Homo habilis* (i) 900 cc(b) *Homo neanderthalensis* (ii) 1350 cc(c) *Homo erectus* (iii) 650 - 800 cc(d) *Homo sapiens* (iv) 1400 ccSelect the correct option. Answer: 3. (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (i) (d) (ii) Brain sizes: Homo habilis 650-800 cc, Homo erectus about 900 cc, Homo sapiens about 1350 cc,... 1
- The chronological order of human evolution from early to the recent is Answer: 1. Ramapithecus → Australopithecus → Homo habilis → Homo erectus Use the approximate ages given in NCERT. Ramapithecus: about 15 mil... 1