Question

Arrange the following on the basis of their origin, from earliest to latest:
(A) Homo habilis
(B) Neanderthal Man
(C) Ramapithecus
(D) Homo sapiens
(E) Homo erectus

• A. (D), (B), (C), (A), (E)
• B. (C), (A), (E), (B), (D)
• C. (A), (C), (B), (E), (D)
• D. (B), (A), (C), (E), (D)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The task is to arrange the given hominid species in order of their appearance from earliest to latest. To achieve this, we should know the approximate timeline during which each of the species existed. Here is the relevant information: 

• Ramapithecus: Lived approximately 12 to 14 million years ago. Considered one of the earliest hominids.
• Homo habilis: Existed around 2.1 to 1.5 million years ago. Known as one of the earliest members of the genus Homo.
• Homo erectus: Lived about 1.9 million to about 110,000 years ago. Noted for its upright posture and increased brain size.
• Neanderthal Man (Homo neanderthalensis): Existed approximately 400,000 to 40,000 years ago. Known for their robust build and adaptation to cold climates.
• Homo sapiens: Originated approximately 300,000 years ago and are the modern human species.

Based on this information, the correct chronological order is:
1. Ramapithecus (C)
2. Homo habilis (A)
3. Homo erectus (E)
4. Neanderthal Man (B)
5. Homo sapiens (D)

Thus, the correct option is: (C), (A), (E), (B), (D)

Answer 2

Let's arrange these hominids on the basis of their origin, from the earliest to the latest:

(C) Ramapithecus: Ramapithecus is considered one of the earliest ancestors of humans, living around 12 to 14 million years ago. It is considered an early ape-like ancestor.

(A) Homo habilis: Homo habilis is one of the earliest members of the genus Homo, living around 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago. They are known for using simple stone tools.

(E) Homo erectus: Homo erectus appeared around 1.9 million years ago and is one of the most significant human ancestors due to their use of more complex tools and control of fire.

(B) Neanderthal Man: Neanderthals lived around 400,000 to 40,000 years ago and are closely related to modern humans, with distinct features such as a robust build and larger brow ridges.

(D) Homo sapiens: Homo sapiens (modern humans) evolved around 300,000 years ago and are characterized by advanced tool-making, culture, and language.

Thus, the correct order from earliest to latest is:

(C) Ramapithecus, (A) Homo habilis, (E) Homo erectus, (B) Neanderthal Man, (D) Homo sapiens.

Correct answer: (2) (C), (A), (E), (B), (D).