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Which of the following statements is correct regarding evolution of mankind ?


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Neanderthal man and Homo erectus lived at the same time.

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Australopithecines lived in Australia.

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Homo erectus was preceded by Homo habilis.

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Homo habilis had a cranial capacity of about 325 cm3.

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Solution

The correct option is C

Homo erectus was preceded by Homo habilis.


In the course of human evolution, Neanderthal man evolved from Homo erectus and they lived alongside Cro-magnon man. Fossils of Australopithecus afarensis were discovered from Pliocene rocks in South Africa. Homo erectus is said to have evolved from Homo habilis.


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