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The first fossil of Australopithecus was discovered in.

A

Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

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Fayum deposits of Egypt

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Siwalik hills in India

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D

Taung in South Africa

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Solution

The correct option is D Taung in South Africa
The first fossil of Australopithecus was discovered in November , 1924 by Raymond Dart at Taung, southwest of Johannesburg at South Africa.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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