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Among the human ancestors the brain size was more than 1000 cc in

1. Homo erectus
2. Ramapithecus
3. Homo habilis
4. Homo neanderthalensis

Correct answer: Homo neanderthalensis

Solution

Homo neanderthalensis had a brain size typically around 1200–1700 cc, which is above 1000 cc. The other listed ancestors generally had smaller cranial capacities.

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