Question

Connecting link between Ape and Man is ________.

• A. Dryopithecus
• B. Ramapithecus
• C. Australopithecus
• D. Homo habilis

Hint:

This fossil had an ape-like brain size but walked upright with human-like teeth and pelvis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
A connecting link shows features of both groups.

Step 2: Australopithecus
Australopithecus had a small ape-sized brain and a projecting face, but walked upright on two legs and had human-like teeth.

Step 3: Other options
Dryopithecus is considered a common ancestor of apes and man, Ramapithecus was more man-like but not a link in this sense, and Homo habilis was already a human species.

Final Answer:
Australopithecus is the connecting link between ape and man. \[ \boxed{\text{(C) }\text{Australopithecus}} \]