Which of the following statements about the Ilbert Bill (1883) is/are correct? 1. It proposed to grant limited criminal jurisdiction to native officials. 2. It proposed to grant complete civil and criminal jurisdiction to native officials. 3. The proposed Bill generated opposition from England's European subjects in India. 4. In spite of opposition to the Bill, it was passed without any modifications. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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