Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Fear of water is called

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Hydrophobia

  3. Claustrophobia

  4. Mysophobis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hydrophobia comes from Greek 'hydro' (water) and describes an irrational fear of water. This can manifest as fear of drinking water, swimming, or even being near water bodies. Xenophobia is fear of strangers, claustrophobia is fear of confined spaces, and mysophobia is fear of germs (misspelled as 'mysophobis' in option D).

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the different phobias and their definitions.

Option A) Xenophobia - This option is incorrect because xenophobia refers to a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.

Option B) Hydrophobia - This option is correct. Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It is derived from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water and "phobia" meaning fear.

Option C) Claustrophobia - This option is incorrect. Claustrophobia is the fear of confined spaces, not water.

Option D) Mysophobia - This option is incorrect. Mysophobia is the fear of germs or dirt, not water.

The correct answer is B) Hydrophobia. This option is correct because it accurately describes the fear of water.

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