With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following
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 statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Which among the following statements are correct with regard to the Portuguese in India?

$1$. They had a monopoly over the Eastern trade in the ${16}^{\mathrm{th}}$ century.

$2$. They possessed Mumbai in the beginning.

$3$. They had trading settlements at Cochin, Diu and Daman.

$4$. The Mughals denied them any trading concessions.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.