Question

Which of the following primates were found 15 mya and was more man-like?

1. Dryopithecus

2. Ramapithecus

Choose the correct code-

1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Only 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Only 2

The correct answer is Only 2.

Explanation:

• Ramapithecus are prehistoric primates that lived 15 million years ago.
• Edward Lewis (1932) discovered a Ramapithecus fossil in the Shivalik Hills of India.
• About 15 million years ago, Ramapithecus had some features like man, so it was more man-like.
• There are a large number of hairs on Ramapithecus's body.
• Ramapithecus is similar to chimpanzees and gorillas.
• Their teeth are like modern men's.

Dryopithecus-

• Dryopithecus lived 25 million years ago.
• Dryopithecus has more features in common with apes than with humans, so it was more ape-like.
• Dryopithecus had a large brain and ate soft fruits and leaves.
• Their arms and legs are the same length.