Q. With reference to the hominid species, consider the below observations:

1. Both Ramapithecus & Shivapithecus have been considered the earliest ancestors of modern human beings
2. While Ramapithecus is a male fossil, Shivapithecus is a female fossil

Which among the above statements is / are correct ?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: Ramapithecus and Sivapithecus are extinct hominid species that lived in the Miocene era, approximately 10-15 million years ago. Ramapithecus is considered to be one of the earliest known hominids, and was first discovered in the Siwalik Hills of northern India. It is believed to be a possible ancestor of the modern-day orangutan. Sivapithecus is another extinct hominid species that lived in Asia during the same time period as Ramapithecus. It is believed to be closely related to the orangutan and to have diverged from the same ancestry. Genders are not known.