Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

Microphobia is the fear of which of the following?

Options:

Dirt

small things

Germs

Wind

Correct Answer:

small things

Explanation:

The correct answer is Small things. Microphobia is the fear of small things. The word "micro" comes from the Greek word for "small". People with microphobia may avoid small objects altogether, or to experience severe anxiety when they are around small objects.

The other options are:

  • Dirt: Hygophobia
  • Germs: Germophobia
  • Wind: Anemophobia