Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

Which of the phobia means A fear of winds?

Options:

Pharmacophobia

Anemophobia

Hedonophobia

Thanatophobia

Correct Answer:

Anemophobia

Explanation:

The correct answer is ☀ Anemophobia. Anemophobia is the fear of wind. It is an irrational or disproportionate fear that can cause people to avoid going outside on windy days, closing all windows and doors when the wind is blowing, or even having panic attacks.

The other phobias you mentioned are:

  • Pharmacophobia is the fear of medication.
  • Hedonophobia is the fear of pleasure.
  • Thanatophobia is the fear of death.