Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) · SSC CGL 2019 T-2
nyctophobia in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) One Word Substitution
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Fear of darkness.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Nyctophobia
Meaning: nyctophobia = an extreme fear of darkness or night *(अंधकार का भय)*.
Greek *nyx, nyktos* (night) + *phobos* (fear).
Why the others are wrong.
#B Photophobia = abnormal sensitivity to or fear of light *(प्रकाश-भीति)* — *photo* = light; the opposite trigger.
#B Aerophobia = fear of flying or of air/draughts *(उड़ान/वायु का भय)* — *aero* = air.
#B Hemophobia = fear of blood *(रक्त का भय)* — *hemo* = blood, as in *haemoglobin*.
Answer: Nyctophobia
*Nycto = night (nocturnal shares the idea); photo = light.* - SSC CGL 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given words.
An extreme fear of darknessAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Nyctophobia
✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Nyctophobia)
Type: One-Word Substitution
An extreme fear of darkness = nyctophobia (अंधकार-भय).
Meanings
• Hemophobia – fear of blood; Hydrophobia – fear of water; Acrophobia – fear of heights.
nyctophobia – questions
Has nyctophobia been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – nyctophobia has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC CGL 2019 T-2.