With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements : 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. 3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Manipuri Sankirtana is a ritualistic performance involving singing, drumming, and dancing to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna, making statements 1 and 3 correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the drum (Pung) is the primary and most essential instrument used alongside cymbals (Kartal), making option (a) a common trap due to the restrictive word "only." The core concept tested is the specific performance elements of India’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage traditions.