Q45.
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?
Answer
C
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Gucchi mushrooms are a type of fungi — also known as Morel Mushrooms, the costliest mushrooms in the world. Statement 2 is correct: Gucchi mushrooms grow in the Himalayas — in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Statement 3 is incorrect: They are a rare variety that CANNOT be cultivated commercially. The fresh morel mushroom season is limited to a few weeks in spring and is collected from the wild habitats in northwestern Himalayas.