Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of flowers called?

Options:

Anthophobia

Arachnophobia

Autophobia

Botanophobia

Correct Answer:

Anthophobia

Explanation:

The answer is Anthophobia.

  • Anthophobia is an extreme fear (phobia) of flowers
  • Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders.
  • Autophobia is the fear of being alone.
  • Botanophobia is the fear of plants.

Anthophobia is the fear of flowers. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an irrational fear of a specific object or situation. People with anthophobia may experience anxiety, panic, or even a full-blown phobia when they are around flowers. They may avoid flowers altogether, or they may only be able to tolerate them in certain situations.