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    Question

    Which of the following statements regarding human

    evolution is incorrect? (A) Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus existed around 15 million years ago. (B) Homo habilis was the first hominid and had a brain capacity between 650-800 cc. (C) Homo erectus had a smaller brain capacity than Homo habilis. (D) Neanderthals used animal hides for protection and buried their dead.
    A (A) and (B) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B (B) and (D) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C (C) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D (C) and (D) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement A is correct → Dryopithecus and Ramapithecus existed around 15 million years ago. Statement B is correct → Homo habilis was the first hominid, with a brain capacity of 650-800 cc. Statement C is incorrect → Homo erectus had a larger brain capacity (900 cc) compared to Homo habilis (650-800 cc). Statement D is correct → Neanderthals used hides for protection and buried their dead, showing early cultural behavior. Thus, the incorrect statement is (C), making option (3) the correct answer. 

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