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JIPMER2012ZoologyEvolution

Ancestor of man who first stood erect was

Options

  1. AAustralopithecus
  2. BCro-magnon
  3. CJava-ape man
  4. DPeaking man

Correct answer

A. Australopithecus

Step-by-step solution

Australopithecus are considered as connecting link between ape and man. They were the ancestors of man who first stood erect. Their cranial capacity was 300-500 cc.

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