Consider the following statements in reference to the Gogona musical instrument of India.
1. It is the most simple and smallest Indian rural musical instrument.
2. It originated in Manipur.
3. It is a mouth instrument made from a single piece of bamboo with a split at one end.
4. It is a part of the musical culture of the Meitei community.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Only 1 and 3
Explanation:
· Gogona is a jaw harp-type mouth instrument, traditionally made from a single piece of bamboo.
· It is one of the simplest and smallest rural instruments in India.
· Played by plucking the split bamboo with the finger while placed in the mouth.
· It is commonly used in Bihu folk music of Assam, not Manipur.
· The Meitei community is associated with other musical traditions, not Gogona.
Information Booster:
· Gogona is also used during folk dances and harvest festivals.
· It is popular among both tribal and non-tribal communities in Assam.
· The player alters mouth shape to change pitch and tone.
· It's often used by female performers in Bihu dance.
· It produces a twangy, rhythmic sound complementing other folk instruments.
Additional Information:
· Statement 1: Correct – Smallest and simplest rural music instrument.
· Statement 2: Incorrect – Not from Manipur; it is from Assam.
· Statement 3: Correct – Made from split bamboo.
· Statement 4: Incorrect – Meitei music uses instruments like pena, not Gogona.