The correct answer is: A) Belgaum
Belgaum was a center of revolt activity in 1857. The revolt was led by a Muslim saint, Sayyid Ahmed Shaheed. The rebels captured the city of Belgaum and held it for several months before being defeated by the British.
The other options are incorrect because they were not centers of revolt activity in 1857.
- B) Mysore: Mysore was a princely state that was loyal to the British. There was no revolt activity in Mysore in 1857.
- C) Shimoga: Shimoga was a district in the Madras Presidency. There was no revolt activity in Shimoga in 1857.
- D) Bangalore: Bangalore was the capital of the Madras Presidency. There was no revolt activity in Bangalore in 1857.
The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, was a major uprising in India against the rule of the British East India Company. The revolt began on 10 May 1857 at Meerut, in the North-Western Provinces, and quickly spread to other parts of India. The rebels were defeated by the British in 1858, but the rebellion had a profound impact on British rule in India.