Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

Fill up the blank with the name of phobia:
Little children suffer from __________ they fear darkness immensely. Of course even some grown-ups do so!

Options:

Dendrophobia

Nyctophobia

Claustrophobia

Agoraphobia

Correct Answer:

Nyctophobia

Explanation:

The answer is ☀ Nyctophobia. Nyctophobia is the fear of darkness. It is an irrational or disproportionate fear that can cause people to avoid the dark altogether, or to experience severe anxiety when they are in the dark.

The other phobias you mentioned are:

  • Dendrophobia is the fear of trees.
  • Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces.
  • Agoraphobia is the fear of open or public spaces.