Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 80

Question: Which of the following had the smallest brain capacity?

Options:

A) Homo erectus

B) Homo sapiens

C) Homo neanderthalensis

D) Homo habilis

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Homo habilis had the smallest brain capacity. Homo habilis also called the tool maker or handy man had a brain capacity of 700 cc. Homo erectus had a brain or cranial capacity of 800-1300 cc. Homo neanderthalensis had the brain cranial capacity of 1300-1600 cc. Homo sapiens or modern man showed a slight reduction in brain/cranial capacity, i.e. 1300-1600 cc will an average of 1450 cc.