Question

Choose the most appropriate alternatives from amongst the following:

Which of the following had the largest cranial capacity?

• A. Homo habilis
• B. Neanderthal man
• C. Australopithecus
• D. Cro - Magnon man

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Cro - Magnon man

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Cro - Magnon man came after the Neanderthal man and is just before the Homo sapiens evolved.
2. They had the highest cranial capacity of around 1660 cc.
3. Their cranial capacity is greater than modern man's.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: The cranial capacity of Homo habilis is 680 to 750 cc.

Option B: Neanderthal man has a cranial capacity of 1450 cc.

Option C: The cranial capacity of Australopithecus is 450 to 600 cc.

Hence, Cro - Magnon man has the highest cranial capacity.