Question: 150. Given below are some stages of human evolution. Arrange them in correct sequence (Past to Recent)
A. Homo habilis
B. Homo sapiens
C. Homo neanderthalensis
D. Homo erectus
Choose the correct sequence of human evolution from the options given below :
(1) D-A-C-B
(2) B-A-D-C
(3) C-B-D-A
(4) A-D-C-B
Answer: Option (4)
Explanation:
Homo habilis is considered the earliest known species of the genus Homo and lived about 2.4 \times 10^{6} years ago.
Homo erectus evolved after Homo habilis and showed improved brain size and upright posture.
Homo neanderthalensis appeared later and had a larger brain with advanced tool usage compared to earlier species.
Homo sapiens is the most recent species and represents modern humans.
Therefore, the correct evolutionary sequence from past to recent is Homo habilis → Homo erectus → Homo neanderthalensis → Homo sapiens, corresponding to option (4).