UPPSC 2023 GS-I General science
Question

Which of the following is an insectivorous plant?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Neperithes

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Neperithes”.

Neperithes, also known as the pitcher plant, is an insectivorous plant.

These plants have specialized structures called "pitchers" that trap and digest insects to obtain nutrients, particularly nitrogen, from them.

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