Which coastal town in Karnataka was a hub of nationalist activities during the freedom movement?

Karwar
Mangalore
Udupi
Gokarna

The correct answer is: B) Mangalore.

Mangalore was a hub of nationalist activities during the freedom movement. The city was home to many prominent freedom fighters, including K. Shivaram Karanth, T. M. A. Pai, and K. P. Gopalkrishnan. These leaders organized protests, strikes, and other forms of resistance against British rule. Mangalore was also a major center of the Quit India Movement in 1942.

Karwar is a coastal town in Karnataka that was not a major hub of nationalist activities during the freedom movement. Udupi is a religious town in Karnataka that was not a major hub of nationalist activities during the freedom movement. Gokarna is a beach town in Karnataka that was not a major hub of nationalist activities during the freedom movement.

Here are some additional details about the nationalist activities in Mangalore during the freedom movement:

  • In 1906, the Mangalore Satyagraha was launched against the British government’s salt monopoly. The satyagraha was led by K. Shivaram Karanth and other local leaders.
  • In 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar. In response, the Mangalore Congress Committee organized a protest march. The march was led by T. M. A. Pai and other local leaders.
  • In 1920, the Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi. The movement was supported by many people in Mangalore.
  • In 1930, the Salt March was launched by Mahatma Gandhi. The march was supported by many people in Mangalore.
  • In 1942, the Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi. The movement was supported by many people in Mangalore.

The nationalist activities in Mangalore during the freedom movement played an important role in the country’s independence.