Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I (Phobias) | List-II (Fears) |
|---|---|
| (A) Frigophobia | (I) Fear of being near something very tall |
| (B) Herpetophobia | (II) Fear of reptiles such as lizards and snakes |
| (C) Batophobia | (III) Fear of disease |
| (D) Pathophobia | (IV) Fear of becoming cold |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Frigophobia | (IV) Fear of becoming cold | Frigophobia is a strong fear of becoming cold. | Even in mild November weather, Soham keeps a shawl and socks on at home, as his frigophobia makes him afraid of getting cold. |
| (B) Herpetophobia | (II) Fear of reptiles such as lizards and snakes | Herpetophobia is a strong fear of reptiles such as lizards and snakes. | Whenever a lizard appears on the kitchen wall, Ritika’s herpetophobia makes her rush out of the room. |
| (C) Batophobia | (I) Fear of being near something very tall | Batophobia is a strong fear of being near something very tall, such as a tall building or a mountain. | Standing at the foot of the Qutub Minar, Arya felt dizzy, as her batophobia made the tall tower seem ready to fall on her. |
| (D) Pathophobia | (III) Fear of disease | Pathophobia is a strong fear of disease. | Tarun’s pathophobia makes him worry that every small cough is the start of a serious disease. |