MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 5. Origin and Evolution of Life
Maximum cranial capacity is found in __________.
- A Homo habilis
- B Homo erectus
- C Homo neanderthalensis
- D Homo sapiens fossilis
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(D) Homo sapiens fossilis
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| Human ancestor | Cranial capacity | |
| i. | Homo erectus | 900 cc |
| ii. | Homo sapiens | 1450 cc |
| iii. | Homo neanderthalensis | 1400 cc |
| iv. | Homo habilis | 650-800 cc |
| v. | Homo sapiens fossilis (Cro Magnon man) | ~1600 cc |
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