Hydrophobia is a disease in which the patient.......

Correct option is C

Sol. Hydrophobia, or rabies in its later stages, causes fear of water due to painful spasms of throat muscles when trying to swallow. This is a classic and alarming sign of rabies infection.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Shows normal behaviour – False. Infected individuals often show extreme anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, and hydrophobia.
· (b) Feels drowsy and sleepy – Though some may show fatigue, this is not the key symptom of rabies.
· (c) Is scared of the water – Correct answer. Due to painful spasms, even the sight or sound of water triggers extreme fear.
· (d) Drinks lot of water – Opposite of true; patients avoid water due to the pain and fear it causes.