Which of the following is the fear of cliffs and steep drops?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Cremnophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Basophobia | a fear of walking or standing, in case one falls | After his hip operation, Nanaji’s basophobia makes him take every step slowly, holding on to the wall. |
| (2) Potamophobia | a fear of rivers | Raju’s potamophobia keeps him off the boat rides on the wide river. |
| (3) Cremnophobia (answer) | a strong fear of cliffs and steep drops | On the family trip to Mahabaleshwar, Diya’s cremnophobia stopped her from going anywhere near the edge of the cliff. |
| (4) Cryophobia | a fear of cold and ice | Sahil’s cryophobia makes him refuse even a glass of water with ice in it. |