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Choose the option which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.A disease of the mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal
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Choose the option which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A disease of the mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal

A.

claustrophobia

B.

kleptomania

C.

megalomania

D.

schizophrenia

Correct option is B

The correct one-word substitution for "a disease of the mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal" is kleptomania.
· Kleptomania: A mental illness or psychological condition in which a person has a strong, uncontrollable urge to steal things, often without any need or economic motive.
· Hindi Meaning: चोरी की अनियंत्रित मानसिक इच्छा
· Example: The patient was diagnosed with kleptomania after repeated incidents of shoplifting.
Meanings of the other options:
· Claustrophobia: An irrational fear of confined spaces.
· Hindi Meaning: बंद जगहों का डर
· Example: He cannot use elevators because of his claustrophobia.
· Megalomania: A mental condition characterized by delusions of grandeur, wealth, or power.
· Hindi Meaning: महानता का भ्रम या अति अहंकार
· Example: His megalomania led him to believe he could conquer the world.
· Schizophrenia: A severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and a distorted perception of reality.
· Hindi Meaning: मनोविक्षिप्तता या विभाजित व्यक्तित्व विकार
· Example: The doctor specializes in treating patients with schizophrenia.

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