Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about neanderthal man?
(i) They had large brain around $900 \,c.c$.
(ii) They lived in near east and central Asia between $100000-40000$ years back.
(iii) They used hides to protect their body and buried their dead.
(iv) They had no religious feeling.

• A. All of these
• B. None of these
• C. (i) and (iv)
• D. (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Neanderthal was the first specimen to be recognized as an early human fossil. They had a brain size of $1400\,cc$ and lived in near east and central Asia between $100000 - 40000$ years back. Neanderthals made and used a diverse set of cultured tools, controlled fire and lived in shelters, made and wore clothing, were skilled hunters of large animals and also ate plant foods, and occasionally made symbolic or ornamental objects. There is evidence that Neanderthals deliberately buried their dead and occasionally even marked their graves with offerings, such as flowers.