What is the meaning of the word ‘Scotophobia’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Fear of darkness
| Scotophobia (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a strong fear of darkness |
| Example | During every power cut, little Veer’s scotophobia makes him cling to his mother until the lights come back. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Fear of sleep, or falling asleep — Incorrect. This describes hypnophobia.
Option 3: Fear of the moon — Incorrect. This describes selenophobia.
Option 4: Fear of being alone, or lonely places — Incorrect. This describes eremophobia.