Download App

Origin and Evolution of Life — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYOrigin and Evolution of Life4 Marks
Question
Ramapithecus.
✓

Answer

  1. Ramapithecus was on direct line of evolution of man.
  2. It was called an ape-man like primate.
  3. Its fossils were obtained in the form of teeth and jaw bones in the rocks of Siwalik Hills in India by Lewis and also in Kenya.
  4. It existed during late Miocene and early Pliocene epoch about 14 to 12 million years ago.
  5. It walked erect on its hind limbs.
  6. It had close similarity with chimpanzee.
  7. Some scientists believe that Dryopithecus evolved into Ramapithecus.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free

Explore more

More "Answer the following in detail :" from Origin and Evolution of Life→Origin and Evolution of Life — all question types→BIOLOGY STD 12 Science question papers→Maharashtra Board STD 12 Science question papers→Maharashtra Board question paper generator→

Similar questions

Column IColumn II
(1) Graafian follicle(a) Site of implantation
(2) Uterus(b) Birth canal
(3) Fallopian tube(c) Site of fertilization
(4) Vagina(d) Release of secondary oocyte
→
(a) Describe the structure of lymphocytes and mention its types.
(b) Name the disorder caused due to abnormal and uncontrolled increase in number of WBC's.
(c) State the functions of neutrophils.
→
Even though the cranium of elephant is larger than that of man, humans are considered more intelligent than elephant. Why is it so?
→
Phenotype and Genotype.
→
Explain any four therapies used in treatment of cancer.
→
Why do large animals cannot carry out respiration without the help of circulatory system?
→
What is meant by traditional knowledge? What is its importance?
→
Hybridization
→
Types of sarcoma.
→
What is a synapse?
→