Which freedom fighter from Karnataka was known as the ‘Karnataka Kesari’?

The correct answer is: A) Aluru Venkata Rao

Aluru Venkata Rao was a freedom fighter, social reformer, and writer from Karnataka. He was known as the ‘Karnataka Kesari’ for his contributions to the freedom struggle and his work for social reform.

He was born in 1880 in the village of Alur in the Bellary district of Karnataka. He was educated at the Central College in Bangalore and the Madras Presidency College. He started his career as a teacher, but soon became involved in the freedom struggle. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and was arrested several times for his activities.

He was also a social reformer and worked for the upliftment of the oppressed classes. He was a strong advocate of women’s rights and education. He was also a writer and wrote several books on social and political issues.

He died in 1964 at the age of 84. He is remembered as one of the most important freedom fighters and social reformers from Karnataka.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Hardekar Manjappa was a freedom fighter and social reformer from Karnataka. He was not known as the ‘Karnataka Kesari’.
• S. Nijalingappa was a politician from Karnataka. He was not known as the ‘Karnataka Kesari’.
• Kengal Hanumanthaiah was a politician from Karnataka. He was not known as the ‘Karnataka Kesari’.