What does ‘Keraunophobia’ mean?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Fear of thunder and lightning
| Keraunophobia (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a strong fear of thunder and lightning |
| Example | Whenever the monsoon sky flashes and roars, Gauri’s keraunophobia sends her running to the inner room with her hands over her ears. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Fear of wind — Incorrect. This describes anemophobia.
Option 2: Fear of rivers — Incorrect. This describes potamophobia.
Option 3: Fear of the moon — Incorrect. This describes selenophobia.