Question

Which of the following are not Homo erectus ?
• [A.] Peking Man
• [B.] Lucy
• [C.] Tuang child
• [D.] Black skull
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. B, C and D only
• B. A, C and D only
• C. C and D only
• D. B and C only

Hint:

Peking Man belongs to Homo erectus, whereas Lucy and Taung Child belong to australopithecine groups.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Homo erectus is an important extinct human ancestor known for:
• Upright posture,
• Increased cranial capacity,
• Use of tools,
• Wide geographical distribution. Several famous fossil discoveries are associated with different hominin species.

Step 1: Analyzing Peking Man. Peking Man fossils were discovered in: \[ \text{Zhoukoudian, China} \] These fossils are classified as: \[ \boxed{\textit{Homo erectus}} \] Therefore: \[ A = \textit{Homo erectus} \] Hence it should not be included among the incorrect options.

Step 2: Analyzing Lucy. Lucy is one of the most famous fossil discoveries belonging to: \[ \textit{Australopithecus afarensis} \] Lucy is not classified as: \[ \textit{Homo erectus} \] Thus: \[ B = \text{Not Homo erectus} \]

Step 3: Analyzing Taung Child. Taung Child belongs to: \[ \textit{Australopithecus africanus} \] It was discovered in South Africa and represents an early australopithecine fossil. Therefore: \[ C = \text{Not Homo erectus} \]

Step 4: Analyzing Black Skull. Black Skull refers to: \[ \textit{Paranthropus aethiopicus} \] This robust australopithecine fossil is not a member of: \[ \textit{Homo erectus} \] Thus: \[ D = \text{Not Homo erectus} \]

Step 5: Writing the correct combination. The fossils which are not Homo erectus are: \[ B,\; C,\; D \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) B, C and D only}} \]