SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 3

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • English • Q3

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Fear of small things

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

 

Correct word: Microphobia

Meaning: Fear of very small things or tiny objects.

Example: A person with microphobia might feel nervous or scared when they see insects or very tiny items.

Meaning of the other options:


Astraphobia: Fear of thunder and lightning
Pyrophobia: Fear of fire
Megalophobia: Fear of large things

Hence, the chosen option is correct.