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?

1. It opposed idolatry.
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-l (Famous Temple) List-II (State)
A. Vidyashankara 1. Andhra temple Pradesh
B. Rajarani temple 2 Karnataka
C. Kandariya 3. Madhya Pradesh Mahadeo temple
D. Bhimesvara 4. Orissa temple

Codes:
A B C D