Question

First man who lived in the caves was called:

• A. Java man
• B. Neanderthal man
• C. Lorises
• D. Gibbons

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Java man

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. The fossils of extinct java man or Pithecanthropus erectus was discovered in Java. They were cave dwellers.
2. They were the first people to hunt, protect, and cook with fire.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. The extinct Homo neanderthalensis species of ancient humans is known as Neanderthal man.
2. They lived during the ice age and sought refuge in Eurasia's numerous limestone caves made from ice and snow.

Option C:

1. Lorises are commonly found in Sri Lanka and Southern parts of India.

Option D:

1. Primates such as gibbons are commonly found in tropical rainforests.

Final answer: First man who lived in the caves was called Java man.