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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to

A
fossils of a kind of dinosaurs
B
an early human species
C
a cave system found in North-East India
D
a geological period in the history of Indian subcontinent
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to
Correct Answer
an early human species
Paleontological Discovery Context: The scientifically recognized 'Denisovans' belong to a fascinating extinct lineage of archaic hominins that demonstrably shar......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Paleontological Discovery Context ▼
The scientifically recognized 'Denisovans' belong to a fascinating extinct lineage of archaic hominins that demonstrably shared an ancient, distinct common ancestor with both the well-known Neanderthals and anatomically modern Homo sapiens.
Scientific Significance ▼
Fossilized skeletal remains, predominantly comprising a distinct finger bone and several robust teeth, were initially and famously discovered nestled deep in the Denisova Cave located in Siberia. Subsequent highly advanced DNA sequencing methodologies decisively and irrefutably confirmed them as a completely distinct early human species that actively coexisted, migrated, and even extensively interbred with various ancient human populations.
Conclusion ▼
The specific scientific term strictly and exclusively refers to this pivotal, extinct early human species.
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