Give a single word that substitutes for the following expression

A disease of the mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "disease" means a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location. (रोग)
  • Example: Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide.
• "Mind" refers to the set of cognitive faculties that enables consciousness, perception, thinking, judgement, and memory—a characteristic of humans. (मस्तिष्क)
  • Example: She has a brilliant mind and can solve complex problems easily.
• "Kleptomania" refers to a recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit. (चोरी की आदत)
  • Example: Her kleptomania led her to steal items she didn't even need.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Schizophrenia (शिज़ोफ्रेनिया): A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior.
  • Example: People with schizophrenia often hear voices that are not there.
• Claustrophobia (संकीर्ण स्थान का भय): An irrational fear of confined spaces.
  • Example: She avoids elevators because of her claustrophobia.
• Megalomania (महत्वाकांक्षा): Obsession with the exercise of power, especially in the domination of others.
  • Example: His megalomania made him think he could control everyone around him.