Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of the color white in particular called??

Options:

Leukophobia

Melanophobia

Porphyrophobia

Kastanophobia

Correct Answer:

Leukophobia

Explanation:

The correct answer is Leukophobia. It is the fear of the color white. The word "leukophobia" comes from the Greek words "leukos" (white) and "phobos" (fear).

The other options are:

  • Melanophobia: fear of the color black
  • Porphyrophobia: fear of the color purple
  • Kastanophobia, fear of the color brown.