With reference to “Gucchi” sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements:1. It is a fungus.2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas.3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: c) 1 and 2
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: Guchhi mushroom is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae of the Ascomycota.They are prized for their unique, honeycomb-like appearance.Statement 2 is correct: It is grown in the foothills of Himala- yas mostly in the temperate forests of Himachal Pradesh, Ut- taranchal, and Jammu and Kashmir.Statement 3 is incorrect: These mushrooms cannot be culti- vated commercially due to their specific growth conditions.Found in conifer forests of temperate regions, they grow only in high mountain areas after the snow melts and are harvested wild by local communities.202
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