Match List-I with List-II regarding human ancestors and their characteristics. List-I List-II (A) Homo habilis (I) Brain capacity around 900 cc (B) Homo erectus (II) Hunted with stone weapons but essentially ate fruit (C) Neanderthal man (III) Brain capacity 650-800 cc (D) Australopithecus (IV) Buried their dead Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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(A) Homo habilis was the first human-like hominid with a brain capacity of 650-800 cc . Thus, A matches III. (B) Homo erectus had a large brain with a capacity of around 900 cc . Thus, B matches I. (C) Neanderthal man had a brain size of 1400 cc , used hides to protect their body and buried their dead. Thus, C matches IV. (D) Australopithecus lived in East African grasslands, hunted with stone weapons but essentially ate fruit. Thus, D matches II. Therefore, the correct matching is (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)