Which of the following is a fear of heights?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Acrophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Claustrophobia | a fear of small or closed spaces, such as a lift or a tunnel | Because of her claustrophobia, Priya shuts her eyes whenever the train enters a tunnel. |
| (2) Phasmophobia | a fear of ghosts | Because of his phasmophobia, Kabir will not watch horror films with his friends. |
| (3) Agoraphobia | a fear of open or crowded places where escape seems hard, such as a market | Mr Nair’s agoraphobia keeps him at home on busy festival days. |
| (4) Acrophobia (answer) | a strong fear of high places | Because of his acrophobia, Vikram would not look down from the hotel balcony. |