Question

Insectivorous plants are usually those which survive in

• A. Water rich soils
• B. Soils deficient in sugars
• C. Soil rich in trace elements
• D. Soils deficient in nitrogenous compounds

Answer 1

The correct option is D Soils deficient in nitrogenous compounds

Insectivorous plants are photosynthetic plants growing in nitrogen deficient soils. Hence, they have evolved various mechanisms for trapping insects, which are used to supplement the nitrogen requirement of these plants.