Question

Match the following phobias correctly:
A. Xenophobia — P. Fear of strangers/foreigners
B. Gerascophobia — Q. Fear of growing old
C. Necrophobia — R. Fear of dead bodies/death

• A. A–P, B–Q, C–R
• B. A–Q, B–P, C–R
• C. A–R, B–Q, C–P
• D. A–P, B–R, C–Q

Hint:

To remember Necro, think of "Necropolis" (city of the dead). For Xeno, think of "Xenon" (a gas named for being 'strange'). For Geras, think of "Geriatrics" (the branch of medicine dealing with the elderly).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Phobias are irrational fears. Matching them requires knowledge of Latin and Greek roots used in medical and psychological terminology.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Xenophobia: Derived from 'xenos' (stranger/guest). It is the fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners. (A matches P)
- Gerascophobia: Derived from 'geras' (old age). It is the fear of aging or growing old. (B matches Q)
- Necrophobia: Derived from 'nekros' (corpse/dead). It is the fear of death or dead bodies. (C matches R)
The correct combined sequence is A-P, B-Q, C-R.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching set is (A) A–P, B–Q, C–R.