Question

Cranial capacity of which of the following was near to modern man?

• A. Australopithecus
• B. Homo erectus
• C. Homo neanderthalensis
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Homo neanderthalensis

With an average cranial capacity of 1600 cm3, Neanderthal's cranial capacity is notably larger than the 1400 cm3 average for modern humans, indicating that their brain size was larger. However, owing to larger body size, Neanderthals are less encephalized. Cranial capacity of homo erectus is 375 - 550 cc. Cranial capacity of Australopithecus is 600 cc.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.