Question

Consider the following statements regarding Australopithecus.
I. It was Homo sapiens neanderthalensis

II. These were intelligent, hard workers, swift-footed, and cave dweller hunters.

III. It had a prognathous face and high domed heads.

IV. It lived during the old stone (Palaeolithic) age and made extraordinary paintings on the cave walls.

• A. I and II
• B. II and IV
• C. III and IV
• D. II and III

Answer 1

The correct option is B

II and IV

The correct option is B: II and IV

Explanation of the correct option:

Australopithecus:

1. Australopithecus is a subdivision of advanced humanoids to live in Africa. They had a small and bull-necked appearance.
2. Brains are equal in size to a chimpanzee than a present human being.
3. Australopithecus has both man-like and monkey-like characters. They are very talented and smart workers.
4. Also, they are experts in the landscape over the walls.

Final answer: The given statements regarding Australopithecus are II) These were intelligent, hard workers, swift-footed, and cave dweller hunters and IV) It lived during the old stone (Palaeolithic) age and made extraordinary paintings on the cave walls.