With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements: 1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind. 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3. The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Correct. Desher Katha exposed the exploitative and psychologically dominating nature of British rule; it is associated with critique of colonial control over Indian minds and economy.
2. Correct. The book became highly influential in the Swadeshi movement and helped inspire popular nationalist expression, including street plays and folk songs.
3. Incorrect. Deuskar used 'desh' in a broader nationalist sense referring to the country/India, not merely Bengal.

Hence, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.