SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 39

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 14 Dec 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

The fear of food/eating is called:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. cibophobia.

Cibophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and intense aversion to or fear of food, eating, or specific types of food. This can manifest in various ways, such as a fear of choking, fear of vomiting, fear of contamination, or a more general fear of the act of eating itself. It can lead to significant weight loss, malnutrition, and a severely restricted diet, often requiring professional intervention for management.