Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of gravity called?

Options:

Belonephobia

Barophobia

Bathmophobia

None of these

Correct Answer:

Barophobia

Explanation:

The answer is Barophobia.

  • Belonephobia is the fear of pins and needles.
  • Bathmophobia is the fear of heights.
  • None of these are the fear of gravity.

Barophobia is the fear of gravity. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an irrational fear of a specific object or situation. People with barophobia may experience anxiety, panic, or even a full-blown phobia when they are around gravity. They may avoid situations where they are exposed to gravity, such as going to the top of tall buildings or riding in elevators.