SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 96

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/09/2019 • English • Q96

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Fear of heights

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. acrophobia.

  • Autophobia is is the fear of being alone or lonely.
  • Zoophobia is a class of specific phobias to particular animals, or an irrational fear or even simply dislike of any non-human animals.
  • Xenophobia is dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
  • Acrophobia is extreme or irrational fear of heights.

Option 4 expresses the meaning of the given words and is hence the correct answer.