Question

With reference to the early freedom struggle in Karnataka, consider the following pairs:

Leaders/People	Region
A. Bedas	Hanagal
B. Venkatappa Nayaka	Surapura
C. Baba Saheb	Naragunda
D. Mundaragi Bhima Rao	Koppal

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (3) Only three

Explanation:

Let's analyze each pair:

A. Bedas – Hanagal

• Incorrect. The Bedas (also known as the Berads) were more prominently associated with regions like Koppal, but not specifically with Hanagal.

B. Venkatappa Nayaka – Surapura

• Correct. Venkatappa Nayaka was indeed a ruler of Surapura and played a significant role in the resistance against the British during the early freedom struggle.

C. Baba Saheb – Naragunda

• Correct. Babasaheb (also known as Bhaskar Rao Bhave) of Naragunda was a prominent leader who fought against British rule during the 1857 uprising.

D. Mundaragi Bhima Rao – Koppal

• Correct. Mundaragi Bhima Rao was a freedom fighter from the Koppal region, known for his role in the early resistance against British colonial rule.

Conclusion:

• Pair A is incorrect, while pairs B, C, and D are correct. Therefore, the correct answer is (3) Only three.