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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2016 Shift 2 📅 02 Apr, 2016

The ancient hominids which are classified under the Homo sapiens category were -

A
Ergaster line
B
Cro-magnon
C
Neanderthal
D
Proconsul
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2016 • 02 Apr, 2016 • Shift 2
The ancient hominids which are classified under the Homo sapiens category were -
Correct Answer
Cro-magnon
Taxonomic Classification: The genus 'Homo' includes modern humans and several extinct hominid species. The specific categorization of 'Homo sapiens' requires ad......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Taxonomic Classification ▼
The genus 'Homo' includes modern humans and several extinct hominid species. The specific categorization of 'Homo sapiens' requires advanced anatomical and cognitive traits.
Fossil Record Analysis ▼
Discovered primarily in Europe, the Cro-Magnon populations are anatomically classified as early modern humans (Homo sapiens). They exhibit the exact cranial capacities and skeletal structures of contemporary humans.
Conclusion ▼
Cro-Magnon perfectly fits the classification of ancient hominids under the Homo sapiens umbrella.