Q156 / 180 · AIIMS 2019 (25 May) · Zoology

Assertion : The Cro-Magnon man was the direct ancestor of the living modern man. Reason : Cro-Magnon man had slightly prognathous face.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • Correct answer
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Cro-Magnon man had orthognathous face (jaws do not project forward) with an arrow, elevated nose, broad and arched forehead, moderate brow ridges, strong jaws with man-like dentition and a well developed chin.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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