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.
