The plant which traps and feeds on insects is

Cuscuta

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China rose

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Rose

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Pitcher plant

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Solution

The correct option is D
Pitcher plant

The correct option is D.
Explanation of correct option:
The pitcher plant is an insectivorous plant, it feeds on insects for taking nitrogen supplements.
Pitcher plant also has chlorophyll, and they can perform photosynthesis.
Explanation of incorrect options:
Option A:
Cuscuta is a parasitic plant.
Option B:
China rose is a plant that acts as a natural indicator and it is autotrophic.
Option C:
Rose is a plant, which is autotrophic.
Final answer: The plant which traps and feeds on insects is the pitcher plant.

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(a)Amarbel is an example of

(i) autotroph

(ii) parasite

(iii) saprotroph

(iv) host

(b)The plant which traps and feeds on insects is

(i) Cuscuta

(ii) china rose

(iii) pitcher plant

(iv) rose

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(b) The plant which traps and feeds on insects is:
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