Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biodiversity and Conservation

Question:

In which of these you will find pitcher plant?

Options:

Western Ghats

Sundarbans

Thar Desert

Rain forest of North-East India

Correct Answer:

Rain forest of North-East India

Explanation:

A Pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant that is adapted to grow in nutrient-deficient soils. ● It has leaves shaped in the form of a pitcher to trap insects and absorb nutrients (especially nitrogen) from them to supplement those lacking in the soil to thrive. ● They grow in areas receiving high rainfall and near water bodies.

The rain forest of North-East India: Pitcher plants are found in the rainforests of North-East India. Nepenthes khasiana is the pitcher plant species found in India.

Sunderbans: Mangrove forests are located in the Sundarbans.

Thar Desert: Varieties of cactus-like Opuntia are the common species present in the Thar desert.

Western Ghats: Teak, cashew, and varieties of trees are found in western ghats.