Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of color purple in particular called?

Options:

Chromophobia

Porphyrophobia

Leukophobia

Prasinophobia

Correct Answer:

Porphyrophobia

Explanation:

The correct answer is Porphyrophobia. It is the fear of the color purple. The word "porphyrophobia" comes from the Greek words "porphura" (purple) and "phobos" (fear).

The other options are:

  • Chromophobia: fear of colors in general
  • Leukophobia: fear of the color white
  • Prasinophobia, fear of the color green.