Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

Give the name of the following phobia:


Fear of thunder or lightening

Options:

Ailurophobia

Brontophobia

Phasmophobia

Chromatophobia

Correct Answer:

Brontophobia

Explanation:

The correct answer is ☀ Brontophobia. Brontophobia is the fear of thunder and lightning. It is an irrational or disproportionate fear that can cause people to avoid thunderstorms, stay indoors during storms, or even have panic attacks.

The other phobias you mentioned are:

  • Ailurophobia is the fear of cats.
  • Phasmophobia is the fear of ghosts.
  • Chromatophobia is the fear of colors.