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 Consider the following statements regarding the Odissi Dance:

1. The Natya Shastra mentions many regional varieties, such as the south-eastern style known as the Odhra Magadha which can be identified as the earliest precursor of present day Odissi.

2. The techniques of movement are built around the two basic postures of the Chowkand the Tribhanga.

3. The torso movement is very important and is an unique feature of the Odissi style.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)  1 and 3 only               

B)  1 only

C)  2 only                    

D)  1, 2 and 3