Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 3

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

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• Govt pushes for GI tagging of Gucchi Mushroom.

• Gucchi Mushroom is also known as Morel Mushrooms or Morchella Esculenta scientifically. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• It is found in the temperate forests of the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• It is said to have medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties.
• The GI tag application for Gucchi mushroom was submitted by the Jammu-based NGO Border World Foundation at the Geographical Indication Registry and facilitated by the Director of Agriculture, J&K.
• Since GI tag has not been given to it (as on 20th January 2021).
• A GI tag to this mushroom is expected to generate branding and commercial attention, thereby assisting the tribal population dependent on it for their livelihoods. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• This mushroom is valued at over rupees 20,000 for every kilo.
• The annual production at J&K of wild mushrooms is approximately 45 tonnes.
• It is also present in the high altitude areas of Kupwara, Pahalgam, Shopian, Kishtwar and Poonch, although mainly obtained from the forests and pastures of Doda district.
• These mushrooms are considered a rich source of calcium, vitamin B and carbohydrates.