wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
17
You visited us 17 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which ancestor of man had a cranial capacity ranging from 450 - 600 cm3?


A

Cro - Magnon man

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Australopithecus

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C

Homo erectus

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

Ramapithecus

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

Australopithecus


Australopithecus was the ancestor of man that had a cranial capacity ranging from 450 - 600 cm3. It was also the first human ancestor to exhibit bipedalism. This revolutionary change freed the forelimbs i.e., arms and hands for grasping objects such as food and perhaps young ones. They could also look around for food and predators more easily, and were also able to run away from huge carnivores lurking around them.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Australopithecus afarensis
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon