What is the meaning of ‘Potamophobia’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Fear of rivers
| Potamophobia (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a strong fear of rivers |
| Example | On the family trip to Rishikesh, Bhavna’s potamophobia kept her far from the banks of the fast-flowing Ganga. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Fear of the sea — Incorrect. This describes thalassophobia.
Option 2: Fear of deep places (depths) — Incorrect. This describes bathophobia.
Option 4: Fear of fish — Incorrect. This describes ichthyophobia.