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Consider the following statements with regard to Mohiniyattam Dance:

1. It is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.

2. It belongs to the lasya style.

3. The hand gestures, 24 in number, are mainly adopted from Hastalakshana Deepika, a text followed by Kathakali.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)  2 and 3 only                

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 only              

D) 1, 2 and 3