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Assertion : Dryopithecus africans is a c...

Assertion : Dryopithecus africans is a common ancestor of man and great apes.
Reason : It gave rise to Ramapithecus.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
B
Drvopithecus africanus had broadened jaws semierect posture and large canines. It is considered as a common ancestor of man and great apes. It gave rise to Ramapithecus in late Miocene epoch.
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