Question

Candelabra model of origin of modern Homosapiens explains:

• A. Multiple origins of Homo erectus populations in Europe, Africa
• B. Single origin of Homosapiens in Africa and replacement of Homo eractus
• C. Both (A) and (B)
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Multiple origins of Homo erectus populations in Europe, Africa

The candelabra model hypothesizes that our early hominin ancestors, after leaving Africa 1 million years ago and migrating to other continents, independently evolved anatomically modern features.