Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

Which of the following is a fear of hair?

Options:

Hematophobia

Trichophobia

Taphephobia

Neophobia

Correct Answer:

Trichophobia

Explanation:
 
 The answer is Trichophobia. It is a specific phobia that is characterized by an excessive and persistent fear of hair. This can include fear of hair on the head, but it often involves touching or seeing loose hairs that have fallen on to clothing, the body, furniture, or another surface.
  • Hematophobia is a fear of blood.
  • Taphephobia is a fear of being buried alive.
  • Neophobia is a fear of new things.

So the answer is ☀ Trichophobia.