Evolution · NEET Preparation Zoology
Which sequence represents the broad chronological order of appearance of major human evolutionary forms described in evolutionary history?
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Which sequence represents the broad chronological order of appearance of major human evolutionary forms described in evolutionary history?
- A.Australopithecines → Homo habilis → Homo erectus → Neanderthals → Homo sapiensCorrect answer
- B.Homo erectus → Australopithecines → Homo habilis → Homo sapiens → Neanderthals
- C.Homo habilis → Australopithecines → Neanderthals → Homo erectus → Homo sapiens
- D.Australopithecines → Homo erectus → Homo habilis → Homo sapiens → Neanderthals
Solution
The broad sequence is Australopithecines, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Neanderthals and then Homo sapiens. These forms represent major stages discussed in human evolution.
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