Q. In which among the following categories, Nepenthes khasiana or Indian Pitcher Plant can be placed?
Answer: Insectivorous
Notes: Nutrition is plants is classified into two main categories: autotrophic and heterotrophic. Heterotrophic plants are further classified into saprophytes, parasite and insectivores. Saprophytes are those plants which grow and live on dead organic matter including animal and plant remains Insectivorous plants are autotrophic but develop adaptations to trap insects in order to supplement the deficiency of Nitrogen in the soil. They feed on insects. They are generally found in nitrogen deficient habitats and hence to compensate the loss, they use insects as a source of nitrogen.