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Fossils of Ramapithecus were first disco...

Fossils of Ramapithecus were first discovered by

A

Dubois

B

Ramond Dart

C

Edward Lewis

D

J.K. Fuhlort

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Subject**: The question asks about the discovery of fossils of Ramapithecus. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - 1st: Du Bois - 2nd: Raymond Dart - 3rd: Edward Lewis - 4th: JK Fuller 3. **Recall Historical Context**: Ramapithecus is an important fossil in the study of human evolution. It is believed to have lived around 14 to 15 million years ago. 4. **Determine the Discoverer**: The fossils of Ramapithecus were first discovered by Edward Lewis from the Pliocene rocks of the Shivalik Hills in India. 5. **Analyze Other Options**: - Du Bois is known for discovering Homo erectus. - Raymond Dart is known for discovering Australopithecus. - JK Fuller is known for discovering Neanderthal man. 6. **Conclude the Answer**: Based on the information, the correct answer to the question is the 3rd option: Edward Lewis. ---
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