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?

1. Statement 1: "Gucchi" (scientific name: Morchella esculenta) is the local name for a species of morel mushroom, which is a type of fungus. This statement is correct. 2. Statement 2: Gucchi mushrooms are known to grow wild in temperate forest areas, particularly in the Himalayan region of India (like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir) during the spring season. This statement is correct. 3. Statement 3: Gucchi mushrooms are notoriously difficult to cultivate commercially due to their complex life cycle and specific habitat requirements. They are primarily harvested from the wild. There is no established large-scale commercial cultivation in the Himalayan foothills or elsewhere, especially not in north-eastern India as a specific region for cultivation. This statement is incorrect. 4. Since statements 1 and 2 are correct, the correct option is (C).