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(D) The evolution of the human brain,specifically the increase in cranial capacity and the development of the prefrontal cortex,played a critical role

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(D) The evolution of the human brain,specifically the increase in cranial capacity and the development of the prefrontal cortex,played a critical role in the transition from $Homo$ $erectus$ to $Homo$ $sapiens$. This increase in brain size allowed for higher cognitive functions,complex tool-making,language development,and social organization,which are defining characteristics of $Homo$ $sapiens$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Homo habilis	$I$. $900 \, cc$
$Q$. Homo erectus	$II$. $1400 \, cc$
$R$. Neanderthal man	$III$. $650-800 \, cc$

In the evolution from $Homo$ $erectus$ to $Homo$ $sapiens$,which of the following has played a significant role?

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