NEET 2000 Biology question

Character which is closely related to human evolution :

(1)Disappearance of tailCorrect
(2)Reduction in size of jaws
(3)Binocular vision
(4)Flat nails

Answer: (1)

Solution

In the evolution of the hominoids (apes) and man the tail was lost (only a vestigial coccyx remains), along with the development of an erect posture and a larger brain; disappearance of the tail is the feature listed here as associated with human evolution,

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Question ID VK-088686