Question

Identify the correct parts of leaf modifications of the pitcher plant shown in Lists-1 and-2.

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• C. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Hint:

Pitcher plants have specialized leaves for carnivory.
Remember: Lamina → Pitcher, Petiole upper → Tendril, Petiole lower → Phyllode, Leaf tip → Lid.
Visual association helps in remembering leaf modification types.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In pitcher plants, the lamina forms the pitcher (A-IV), the upper part of petiole forms a tendril (C-II), the lower part of petiole becomes a phyllode (B-III), and the leaf tip forms a lid (D-I). These modifications help in insect trapping, photosynthesis, and protection. Thus, option (4) correctly represents the functional leaf modifications.