Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Statement 1: Pitcher plant is an insectivorous plant that grows in nitrogen deficient soil.

Statement 2: It digests insects which get trapped in the pitcher-shaped leaf to fulfill nitrogen requirements.

• A.
  Statement 1: True;
  Statement 2: False
• B.
  Statement 1: True;
  Statement 2: True
• C.
  Statement 1: False;
  Statement 2: True
• D.
  Statement 1: False;
  Statement 2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Statement 1: True;
Statement 2: True

• Insectivorous plants like pitcher plants have chlorophyll and are able to perform photosynthesis.
• However, they lack nitrogen as they grow in nitrogen deficient soil.
• Thus, they trap insects inside their pitcher-shaped leaf. The insect gets digested by the digestive juice secreted inside the pitcher which helps them to meet their nitrogen requirement.