Here is Question No. 45 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2022.
Q45. With reference to “Gucchi” sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements:
- It is a fungus.
- It grows in some Himalayan Forest areas.
- It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3
Answer – C
- Statement 1 is correct: Guchhi mushroom is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae of the Ascomycota. One of the most sought-after edible mushrooms, such is known for it spongy, honeycombed head and savory flavour but all of that comes at a high price.
- Statement 2 is correct: Gucchi mushrooms are mostly grown in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir in India, where they develop in clusters on logs in rotting wood. The mushrooms cannot be cultivated commercially and grow in conifer forests across temperature regions.
- Statement 3 is not correct: There are only a few brief weeks in the spring when fresh morel mushrooms are available. Locals gather it from the wild environments in the northwest Himalayas
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