Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of cats called?

Options:

Equinophobia

Elurophobia

Cynophobia

None of these

Correct Answer:

Elurophobia

Explanation:

The fear of cats is called Elurophobia. The word "eluros" comes from the Greek word for "cat". People with elurophobia may avoid cats altogether, or to experience severe anxiety when they are around cats.

The other options are:

  • Equinophobia: fear of horses
  • Cynophobia: fear of dogs
  • None of these: There is no phobia specifically for the color purple.