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

Correct option is C

The correct one-word substitution for the given group of words is (c) hydrophobia. Hydrophobia refers to an irrational or extreme fear of water. It is often associated with a symptom of rabies but can also describe a phobia where individuals are afraid of water in general. (Hindi meaning: जल का भय)
Example: Despite living near the ocean, he never learned to swim because of his hydrophobia.
Meanings of the given other options:
· Option (a): cacophobia Cacophobia is the fear of ugliness. (Hindi meaning: कुरूपता का भय)
· Option (b): claustrophobia Claustrophobia is the fear of confined spaces. (Hindi meaning: बंद जगहों का भय)
· Option (d): acrophobia Acrophobia is the fear of heights. (Hindi meaning: ऊँचाई का भय)