The correct answer is (a) Ram Singh.
The Kuka movement was a socio-religious reform movement that originated in the Punjab in the early 19th century. It was founded by Ram Singh, a Sikh preacher who was born in 1781. The movement was initially aimed at reforming the Sikh faith, but it soon developed into a political movement that opposed British rule.
The Kukas were known for their distinctive dress and their practice of martial arts. They were also known for their opposition to caste discrimination and their advocacy of women’s rights. The Kuka movement was suppressed by the British in the 1870s, but it had a significant impact on the development of Sikhism and Indian nationalism.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Balwant Singh was a Kuka leader who was active in the 1870s. However, he was not the founder of the movement.
- Kartar Singh was a Sikh reformer who was active in the late 19th century. He was not associated with the Kuka movement.
- Kunwar Singh was a Rajput prince who led a rebellion against the British in the 1857 Indian Rebellion. He was not associated with the Kuka movement.