Question

Statement 1: Insectivorous plants synthesizes its food by photosynthesis
Statement 2: They digest insects for obtaining nitrogen.
Statement 3: Generally they grow in nitrogen deficient soil.

• A. All 3 statements are wrong
• B. Only statement 2 and 3 are correct. And statement 3 is the correct explanation for statement 2.
• C. Only statement 2 and 3 are correct. And statement 3 is not the correct explanation for statement 2.
• D. All 3 statements are correct. And statement 3 is the correct explanation for statement 2.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All 3 statements are correct. And statement 3 is the correct explanation for statement 2.

Insectivorous plants (e.g. pitcher plant) are green and carry out photosynthesis to obtain a part of the food required by them. But they do not get the nitrogen from the soil in which they grow. So, insectivorous or carnivorous plants feed on insects to obtain the nitrogen needed for their growth.