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MHT CET 202624 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
24 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Evolution

MHT CET 2026 · 24 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Evolution

Identify the fossil of man who showed following chractersitics. A)...

Identify the fossil of man who showed following chractersitics.
A) Cranial capacity is 900 cc
B) Fossil was obtained in Peking
C) Existed about 1.5 mya
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer.

Options

  1. AHomo erectus
  2. BNeanderthal man
  3. CHomo habilis
  4. DAustralopithecus

Correct answer

A. Homo erectus

Step-by-step solution

According to the evolutionary history of humans, Homo erectus existed about 1.51.5 million years ago (mya).

The cranial capacity of Homo erectus was approximately 900900 cc.

Fossils of Homo erectus were discovered in Java (Java man) and Peking (Peking man).

Neanderthal man had a cranial capacity of 14001400 cc and lived near East and Central Asia between 1,00,0001,00,000 to 40,00040,000 years back.

Homo habilis had a cranial capacity between 650650 and 800800 cc and existed about 22 mya.

Australopithecus had a cranial capacity of about 500500 cc and lived in East African grasslands about 22 mya.

Therefore, the given characteristics match Homo erectus.

Answer: Homo erectus
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