Q. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) $Homo\ erectus\$is the ancestor of man
B) Cro-magnon man’s fossil has been found in Ethiopia
C) $Australopithecus$ is the real ancestor of modern man
D) Cromagnon man is the most recent ancestor of $Homo\ sapiens$
Explanation
Cromagnon man was the most recent ancestor of today’s man. It was discovered by MacGregor in 1868 from Cromagnon rocks of France. It was about 180 cm in height with a large skull, broad face, rounded forehead, narrow nose and prominent chin. The cranial capacity was about 1680 cc. They were omnivorous. They expressed themselves through sculpture and painting.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.