Question
GSHardPrelims 2022Science & Technology

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?

Explanation

Statement 1 is Correct: Gucchi (Morchella esculenta) is a species of fungus belonging to the Morchellaceae family. It is highly prized for its honeycomb-like appearance and unique flavor.

Statement 2 is Correct: These mushrooms grow naturally in the temperate forest areas of the Himalayas, specifically in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. They are typically found in conifer forests following the snowmelt.

Statement 3 is Incorrect: Gucchi mushrooms cannot be commercially cultivated on a large scale; they are wild-harvested by local communities. Furthermore, they are primarily associated with the Western Himalayas rather than north-eastern India.

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