Select the word for the fear given below:
A strong fear of flowers
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Anthophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Anthophobia (answer) | a strong fear of flowers | During the Diwali puja, Rekha’s anthophobia made her stand far from the garlands and the marigold decorations. |
| (2) Anthropophobia | a fear of people and their company | Rahul’s anthropophobia makes him eat lunch alone, far from his classmates. |
| (3) Heliophobia | a fear of sunlight | Because of his heliophobia, Akash stays indoors on bright afternoons and goes out only after sunset. |
| (4) Ailurophobia | a fear of cats | Rohan’s ailurophobia stops him from visiting his aunt, who keeps three cats at home. |