The correct answer is: A) Kannada-speaking areas.
The Ekikarana movement was a political movement that aimed to unify the Kannada-speaking areas of India into a single state. The movement began in the early 20th century and gained momentum in the 1950s. In 1956, the Kannada-speaking areas of Mysore, Hyderabad, and Bombay were merged to form the state of Karnataka.
The Ekikarana movement was successful in unifying the Kannada-speaking areas, but it also had some negative consequences. The movement led to the displacement of some people from their homes and the destruction of some historical monuments.
The Ekikarana movement is a complex and controversial topic. It is important to remember that there were both positive and negative consequences of the movement.
Option B: Religious communities. The Ekikarana movement was not a religious movement. It was a political movement that aimed to unify the Kannada-speaking areas of India into a single state.
Option C: Coastal Karnataka. The Ekikarana movement was not a movement to unify Coastal Karnataka. It was a movement to unify the Kannada-speaking areas of India into a single state.
Option D: Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Ekikarana movement was not a movement to unify Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It was a movement to unify the Kannada-speaking areas of India into a single state.