The correct answer is: a) Opposition to British revenue policies.
Narasimha Reddy was a local leader in Kurnool district who led a brief uprising in 1846-47, which some historians view as a precursor to the 1857 Revolt. His rebellion was primarily motivated by opposition to British revenue policies.
The British East India Company had been ruling India since the late 18th century, and their policies had a significant impact on the lives of Indian people. One of the most controversial of these policies was the revenue system. The British imposed a system of land revenue collection that was very different from the traditional system that had been in place. Under the British system, farmers were required to pay a fixed amount of revenue to the government, regardless of the size of their harvest. This system was very unfair to farmers, as it meant that they often had to pay more than they could afford.
Narasimha Reddy was one of many Indian leaders who opposed the British revenue system. He believed that the system was unfair and that it was causing great hardship to farmers. In 1846, he led a rebellion against the British in Kurnool district. The rebellion was unsuccessful, but it was a significant event in the history of the Indian independence movement.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the reasons for Narasimha Reddy’s rebellion. Option b) is incorrect because Narasimha Reddy did not support deposed rulers. Option c) is incorrect because Narasimha Reddy did not have any religious grievances. Option d) is incorrect because Narasimha Reddy did not have a social reform agenda.