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Evolution — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEvolution1 Mark
MCQ
The earliest and most primitive anthropoid ape during Oligocene is called:
  • ✓
    Parapithecus
  • B
    Prophopithecus
  • C
    Proconsul
  • D
    Limnopithecus
✓

Answer

Correct option: A.
Parapithecus
Origin and evolution were about $30-35$ million years ago.
Originated from Egypt
The oldest and the most primitive is Parapithecus.

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