In Homo $h a b i l i s, ‘ h a b i l i s^{'}$ refers to

Ancient man

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Tool maker

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Wandering man

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Solution

The correct option is C
Tool maker
Tool maker

$H o m o h a b i l i s$ were known as handyman because they formed chopped stone and used them as tools for the first time. Thus, in Homo habilis, habilis means tool maker.

Final answer:

d. Tool maker

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