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(B) Human evolution is characterized by several key anatomical changes. Among the given options,the reduction in jaw size (prognathism) is a hallmark

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Reduction in jaw size

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(B) Human evolution is characterized by several key anatomical changes. Among the given options,the reduction in jaw size (prognathism) is a hallmark of human evolution. As the brain size increased significantly (encephalization),the facial structure became more orthognathic (flatter face),leading to a reduction in the size of the jaw and teeth compared to our primate ancestors. While other traits like the loss of the tail occurred earlier in the hominoid lineage,the reduction in jaw size is a defining trend specifically associated with the evolution of the genus $Homo$.

Column-$I$ (Name of fossil)	Column-$II$ (Cranial capacity)
$i$. Homo habilis	$A$. $900 \ cc$
$ii$. Neanderthal man	$B$. $650-800 \ cc$
$iii$. Australopithecus	$C$. $1400 \ cc$
$iv$. Homo erectus	$D$. $450-600 \ cc$

Which of the following traits is most closely associated with human evolution?

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In the evolution from $Homo$ $erectus$ to $Homo$ $sapiens$,which of the following has played a significant role?

Match the Column-$I$ with Column-$II$ and select the correct option.
Column-$I$ (Name of fossil) Column-$II$ (Cranial capacity)
$i$. Homo habilis $A$. $900 \ cc$
$ii$. Neanderthal man $B$. $650-800 \ cc$
$iii$. Australopithecus $C$. $1400 \ cc$
$iv$. Homo erectus $D$. $450-600 \ cc$

Which extinct human ancestor primarily ate fruits and hunted using stone weapons?

Neanderthal man was followed by:

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