Identify the correct ones among the following:
[A] Arun Kolatkar uses colloquial speech in his poems
[B] Kolatkar envisions abstract qualities to paint a picture of life of his own kind
[C] The poem boatride by Kolatkar talks about a ride in the Ganges
[D] Private poems in public garden is composed by Dilip chitre
[E] ‘In Ethiopia’ is a poem on Africa by Arun Kolatkar
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is A, B and D only.

Let us analyze each of the statements to understand why this option is correct:

Statement [A]: Arun Kolatkar uses colloquial speech in his poems
This statement is correct. Arun Kolatkar, a prominent bilingual poet who wrote in both Marathi and English, is widely recognized for his distinct use of colloquial language, street slang, and everyday conversational rhythms, particularly in his landmark collection Jejuri.

Statement [B]: Kolatkar envisions abstract qualities to paint a picture of life of his own kind
This statement is correct. Kolatkar's poetry frequently blends concrete imagery with abstract personification, capturing the ironies, realities, and textures of everyday life and human experience in a highly stylized and visual manner.

Statement [C]: The poem boatride by Kolatkar talks about a ride in the Ganges
This statement is incorrect. Kolatkar's famous long poem "The Boatride" describes a boat ride taking place off the coast of Mumbai (Bombay) from the Gateway of India, not on the river Ganges.

Statement [D]: Private poems in public garden is composed by Dilip chitre
This statement is correct. Travelling in a Cage (which contains sections of poems) and other compilations showcase the work of Dilip Chitre, another major figure in modern Indian English poetry, who indeed composed "Private Poems in a Public Garden".

Statement [E]: ‘In Ethiopia’ is a poem on Africa by Arun Kolatkar
This statement is incorrect. "In Ethiopia" is a notable poem by the prominent Indian English poet Keki N. Daruwalla, not by Arun Kolatkar.

Therefore, statements A, B, and D are correct, making A, B and D only the correct choice.