The correct answer is 1 and 2. Key Points Morel Mushrooms are commonly called Gucchi mushrooms in the Himalayan region and are prized for their spongy, honeycomb texture, and unique flavor. The scientific name of the Gucchi mushroom is Morchella Esculenta and belongs to a class of fungi. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Gucchi mushroom is an expensive and exclusive ingredient that grows wild on the foothills of the Himalayas. Hence, statement 2 is correct. Jammu-based NGO Border World Foundation has filled the GI tag application for Gucchi mushroom at the Geographical Indication Registry recently. It is facilitated by the Director of Agriculture, Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir already have GI tags for Saffron. Gucchi mushrooms cannot be cultivated commercially and instead they grow wild only in some regions like the Kangara Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, Manali and other parts of Himachal Pradesh after the snowfall period. Hence, statement, 3 is not correct. [ alt="gucchi" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/21/02/gucchi.png" style=" width: 225px; height: 225px;">