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The word ‘Denisovan’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to

The word ‘Denisovan’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to

(a)

fossils of a kind of dinosaurs

(b)

an early human species

(c)

a cave system found in North-East India.

(d)

a geological period in the history of Indian subcontinent

Answer:

(b)

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CA

Explanation

Scientists have uncovered the most complete remains yet from the mysterious ancient hominin group known as the Denisovans on the Tibetan Plateau.