Select the correct statement with respect to human evolutio…

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Select the correct statement with respect to human evolution.

Neanderthal and Homo habilis were living at the same time

Australopithecus were living in Australia

Homo erectus had a larger brain capacity than Neanderthal man

Extinct human ancestor who ate essentially fruits and hunted with stone weapons was Australopithecus

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The correct answer is:

• Neanderthal and Homo habilis were not living at the same time

• Homo habilis lived mya (million years ago).

• Neanderthals lived only 40,000 years ago.

• Australopithecus fossils were found in East Africa (not Australia).

• Homo erectus had a cranial capacity of 900 cc while Neanderthal man had a cranial capacity of 1400 cc. Neanderthal had a bigger brain.

• Extinct human ancestor who ate essentially fruits and hunted with stone weapons was Australopithecus.

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