Consider the following statements with reference to the Putola Nach. 1. It is a form of string puppetry. 2. It is performed in three areas of Assam with distinct characteristics. 3. Dialogues or chants taken from 'bhaona' are observed in this art form. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3. In News: ​ The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an Assam-based trust with the opportunity to focus on a near-forgotten form of string puppetry called Putola Nach. Hence, statement 1 is correct. ​ Key Points Putola Nach : It is performed in three areas with distinct characteristics. These areas are Barpeta-Nalbari in western Assam, Kalaigaon in northern Assam and Majuli “island” in eastern Assam. Hence, statement 2 is correct. The Ramayana, either in its entirety or by episodes, is performed, as well as scenes from the Mahabharata. The puppeteers are happy to add dialogues or chants taken from bhaona, the local traditional theatre. Hence, statement 3 is correct. ​ ​Bhaona: ​ A Bhaona involves dialogues, songs, and dances. It usually involves 40-50 performers wearing costumes and ornaments including those playing heavy drums and cymbals. The actors who perform it are known as Bhaoriya. Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment. It was the creation of saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardeva (a Vaishnava saint born in 1449 A.D in Nagaon district of Assam. He started the neo-Vaishnavite movement). ​