hydrophobia meaning in Hindi

hydrophobia in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2023 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate option to substitute the given group of words.
   irrational fear of water

   AclaustrophobiaBhydrophobiaCacrophobiaDcacophobia
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) hydrophobia

   Solution:
   The phrase "irrational fear of water" refers to a specific phobia.
   "Hydrophobia" is the correct term derived from Greek where:
   • "hydro" means water
   • "phobia" means fear
   So, hydrophobia = fear of water
   Option A: "claustrophobia" is the fear of confined spaces.
   Option C: "acrophobia" is the fear of heights.
   Option D: "cacophobia" is the fear of ugliness.
   Only Option B: "hydrophobia" matches the definition.
   Answer: Option B (hydrophobia).

2. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Fear of water

   ABibliophobiaBMicrophobiaCBotanophobiaDHydrophobia
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Hydrophobia

   The correct answer is “Hydrophobia.”
   Hydrophobia: Fear of water.
   Components: "Hydro-" pertains to water, and "-phobia" indicates fear.
   Bibliophobia: Fear of books.
   Components: "Biblio-" relates to books, and "-phobia" indicates fear.
   Microphobia: Fear of small things or small objects.
   Components: "Micro-" refers to small or tiny, and "-phobia" indicates fear.
   Botanophobia: Fear of plants.
   Components: "Botano-" relates to plants, and "-phobia" indicates fear.

Examples

• “Hydrophobia is a common symptom in advanced rabies cases.”

hydrophobia – questions

What is the meaning of hydrophobia in Hindi?

hydrophobia means “जलांतक” in Hindi. In English: An abnormal fear of water, often linked to rabies

What are the synonyms of hydrophobia?

Synonyms of hydrophobia: fear of water, aquaphobia.

What is the opposite of hydrophobia?

Antonyms of hydrophobia: fearlessness.

Has hydrophobia been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hydrophobia has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2023 T-2, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 HSL.

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