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Which of the following statements is correct about the origin and evolution of men?

A

Agriculture came around 50,000 years back.

B

The Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus primates existing 15 million years ago, walked like men.

C

Homo habilis probably ate meat.

D

Neanderthal men lived in Asia between 100000 and 40000 years back.

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the text:

  • Neanderthal man lived in near east and central Asia between 1,00,000-40,000 years back . This statement is correct.
  • Agriculture came around 10,000 years back, not 50,000 .
  • Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus (existing 15 mya) were hairy and walked like gorillas and chimpanzees, not like men .
  • Homo habilis probably did not eat meat .
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