NEET 2012 Biology question

What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors ?

(1)Upright posture
(2)Shortening of jaws
(3)Binocular vision
(4)Increasing cranial capacityCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

Human evolution from early hominids (Australopithecus, about 500 cc) through Homo habilis (650-800 cc), Homo erectus (about 900 cc), Neanderthal (about 1400 cc) to Homo sapiens (about 1400-1450 cc) is marked above all by a steady increase in brain (cranial) capacity, which underlies

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Question ID VK-091201