What is the name of the phobia given below?
A strong fear of cold and ice
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Cryophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Cyberphobia | a fear of computers | Dadi’s cyberphobia makes her ask her grandson to book every train ticket on the computer. |
| (2) Cremnophobia | a fear of cliffs and steep drops | Pallavi’s cremnophobia kept her far from the edge at the hill viewpoint in Lonavala. |
| (3) Aquaphobia | a fear of water | Leela’s aquaphobia keeps her from stepping into the pool, even at the shallow end. |
| (4) Cryophobia (answer) | a strong fear of cold and ice | In the Shimla winter, Nikhil’s cryophobia keeps him in three sweaters and far from the snow. |