Question

Ballari Siddamma belonged to _______ village.
a. Haveri
b. Dundasi
c. Ullal
d. None

Answer 1

Hint: The native village of Ballari Siddamma is in the present-day Dharwad district of Karnataka State. In the time of Ballari Siddamma, it belonged to the Mysore State.

Complete step by step solution: The villages and towns mentioned in the question are connected to Ballari Siddamma in one way or the other. Let’s look at our options one by one:
a. Haveri – This town was not a village but a taluka in the times of Ballari Siddamma. At present, it is a district in the state of Karnataka. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. Dundasi – The small town of Dundasi was located in the Haveri Taluka of Mysore state during that time and was the birthplace of the freedom fighter Ballari Siddamma. So, it is the correct option.
c. Ullal – Ullal is a coastal district of Karnataka state and was associated with Ballari Murigeppa, the husband of Ballari Siddamma. However, it was not the birthplace of Ballari Siddamma. So, it is an incorrect option.
d. None – Since we have already found the native place of Ballari Siddamma in one of the options mentioned in the question, it is not possible. So, it is an incorrect option.

Note: Not much is recorded about Ballari Siddamma and her freedom struggle contribution. However, she is known to be a brave woman and rose to prominence in the Mysore State. She was a state level leader in the State Congress unit of Mysore State. She, along with her husband, had played an instrumental role in gaining local support for the Indian National Congress.