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The extinct human who lived 1,00,000 to 40,000 years ago, in Europe, Asia and parts of Africa, withshort stature, heavy eye brows, retreating for heads, large jaws with heavy teeth, stocky bodies, alumbering gait and stooped posture was

Options

A.Ramapithecus
B.Homo habilis
C.Neanderthal human
D.Cro-magnan humans

Solution

(b) [Key Concept: Neanderthal Human — 1,00,000–40,000 Years Ago] Neanderthal human (Homo neanderthalensis) lived 1,00,000-40,000 years ago in Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. Their characteristics included short stature, heavy brow ridges, retreating foreheads, large jaws with heavy teeth, stocky bodies, a lumbering gait, and somewhat stooped posture. They had a brain capacity comparable to modern humans (1300-1600 cc).

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