Match the phobias in List-I with the fears in List-II.
| List-I (Phobias) | List-II (Fears) |
|---|---|
| (A) Scotophobia | (I) Fear of mirrors |
| (B) Catoptrophobia | (II) Fear of crossing bridges |
| (C) Ochlophobia | (III) Fear of darkness |
| (D) Gephyrophobia | (IV) Fear of crowds |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Scotophobia | (III) Fear of darkness | Scotophobia is a strong fear of darkness. | Six-year-old Kush’s scotophobia means a night lamp must stay on in his room till morning. |
| (B) Catoptrophobia | (I) Fear of mirrors | Catoptrophobia is a strong fear of mirrors. | Shreya keeps the mirror in her hostel room turned to the wall, as her catoptrophobia makes her afraid to look into it. |
| (C) Ochlophobia | (IV) Fear of crowds | Ochlophobia is a strong fear of crowds. | The Diwali mela is fun for most of the class, but Faiz’s ochlophobia keeps him away from the pushing crowds. |
| (D) Gephyrophobia | (II) Fear of crossing bridges | Gephyrophobia is a strong fear of crossing bridges. | Every time the bus crosses the long Howrah Bridge, Joy’s gephyrophobia makes him shut his eyes and hold his breath. |