Question

The plant which traps and feeds on insects is:

• A. Cuscuta
• B. China rose
• C. Pitcher plant
• D. Rose

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Pitcher plant

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The plant which catches insects and feeds on them is the pitcher plant.
2. The numerous carnivorous plants in the pitcher plant family have modified stems named pitfall traps.
3. Insectivorous plants trap nutrient-rich insects because they grow in shallow soil which is nutrient deficient.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Cuscuta is a parasitic plant.
2. The stems of Cuscuta grow into the host body and extract nutrients and water.

Option B:

1. China rose plant is an autotrophic plant.
2. Being autotrophic, it prepares its own food.

Option D:

1. The Rose plant is an autotrophic plant.
2. Being autotrophic, it prepares its own food.

Final answer: The plant which traps and feeds on insects is pitcher plant.