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Which of the following is correct order of evolutionary history of man?

1. Peking man, Homo sapiens, Neanderthal, Cro-magnon
2. Peking, Neanderthal, Homo sapiens, Cro-magnon
3. Peking man, Heidelberg man, Neanderthal, Cro-magnon
4. Peking man, Neanderthal, Homo sapiens, Heidelberg man

Correct answer: Peking man, Heidelberg man, Neanderthal, Cro-magnon

Solution

The correct sequence follows the evolutionary timeline: Peking man is earlier than Heidelberg man, which is earlier than Neanderthal, and Cro-magnon represents early modern Homo sapiens. This matches the known progression of human evolution.

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