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Assertion : Homo habilis was the first tool maker.
Reason : He was cave-dweller.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
B
Homo habilis is called the first hominid tool maker because it had developed the most primitive stone topols. It is also known as handy man or able man or skillful man. It lived in small groups or communities in caves.
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