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A Hominid fossil discovered in Java in 1891, now extinct, having cranial capacity of about 900 cc was:

Option: 1

Neanderthal man


Option: 2

Homo sapiens


Option: 3

Australopithecus


Option: 4

Homo erectus


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  • Homo erectus fossilnwere discovered in Java near Indonesia in 1891. The cranial capacity was 900 c.c 
  • This was named by Eugene Dubois
  • Mayer named it as Homo erectus erectus
  • THey were the first to use fire for hunting and cooking 

Hence, the correct option is (d). 

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