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?

This question concerns Gucchi mushrooms.

Statement 1 is correct: Gucchi is a type of mushroom, making it a fungus.

Statement 2 is correct: Gucchi mushrooms are found growing in the Himalayan forest areas, particularly in regions like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir.

Statement 3 is incorrect: While Gucchi mushrooms grow in the Himalayan foothills, they are not commercially cultivated, especially not in the north-eastern India. They primarily grow naturally on decaying wood. Their cultivation is limited due to their specific environmental requirements and challenging growth conditions.

Hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.