Read the following characteristics carefully: (A) First human-like being the hominid (B) Brain capacities were between 650-800 cc (C) Probably did not eat meat Identify the human ancestor described by the above statements.

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According to NCERT, Homo habilis was the first human-like being the hominid. Their brain capacities were between 650-800 cc , and they probably did not eat meat. Homo erectus had a brain capacity of around 900 cc and probably ate meat. Australopithecus hunted with stone weapons but essentially ate fruit. Neanderthal man had a brain capacity of 1400 cc and buried their dead. Answer: Homo habilis