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With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements
1. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese
2. The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French
3. The English never occupied Pondicherry
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1,2 and 3

Answer

(A)