Select the word for the fear given below:
A strong fear of electricity
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Electrophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Electrophobia (answer) | a strong fear of electricity | Mrs Sethi’s electrophobia stops her from touching a plug or a switchboard, in case she gets a shock. |
| (2) Cyberphobia | a fear of computers | Dadi’s cyberphobia makes her ask her grandson to book every train ticket on the computer. |
| (3) Pyrophobia | a fear of fire | Because of his pyrophobia, Imran stands far back when the Holika bonfire is lit. |
| (4) Photophobia | a fear of bright light | Harsh’s photophobia makes him keep the curtains shut and the lights dim. |