Question

Which of the following had the smallest brain capacity?

• A. Homo neanderthalensis
• B. Homo erectus
• C. Homo sapiens
• D. Homo habilis

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Homo habilis

The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Homo habilis is an extinct species of humans.
2. They were the earliest humans.
3. Their brain size was 700-800 cc, which is the smallest amongst the other species of humans.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A:

The brain size of Homo neanderthalensis was 1450 cc.

Option B:

The brain size of Homo erectus was 900 cc.

Option C:

The brain size of Homo sapiens is 1400 cc.

Final answer: The smallest brain capacity was of Homo habilis.