NEETZoologyEvolution
Match List-I with List-II regarding human ancestors and their characteristics: List-I List-II A. Homo habilis I. Brain size of 1400 cc B. Homo erectus II. Hunted with stone weapons but essentially ate fruit C. Neanderthal man III. Brain capacities between 650-800 cc D. Australopithecus IV. Large brain around 900 cc Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- BA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- CA-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- DA-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Correct answer
B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT: A. Homo habilis had a brain capacity between 650-800 cc . B. Homo erectus had a large brain around 900 cc . C. Neanderthal man had a brain size of 1400 cc . D. Australopithecus hunted with stone weapons but essentially ate fruit. Therefore, the correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II. Answer: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II