Question

Which of the following religions are followed in Tulu Nadu?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Jainism
D) all

Answer 1

Hint: Tulu is an Indian Dravidian language spoken by 3 to 5 million native speakers known as Tuluvas around the world. The majority of Tuluvas are from the Tulu Nadu region, which encompasses the districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka's west and Kasaragod in Kerala's east. Tuluvas can be found in large numbers in the Gulf, as well as in Mumbai and other regions of Maharashtra.

Complete answer:
All the following religions are followed in Tulu Nadu. Tulunadu's monarchs were mostly Jains. Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Veerasaivism, Natha Pantha, Islam, and Christianity were followed by others. The Naga and Bhuta worship are the two most common types of worship in Tulunadu.

Tulunadu, also known as "Parashurama Srishti," is a region on India's southwest coast. The Tulu people, also known as 'Tuluva' (plural 'Tuluver'), are the majority ethnic group in this region. They speak Tulu, a Dravidian language. The cultural region of the Tuluver is made up of the undivided land of the present Dakshina Kannada, the southern part of Udupi district, and the northern half of Kasaragod districts.

Tulu Nadu was historically located between the Gangavali River in the north (Uttara Kannada district) and the Chandragiri River in the south (Kasaragod district). Tulu Nadu now encompasses the Dakshina Kannada district and southern Karnataka, as well as the northern parts of Kerala's Kasaragod district, up to the Chandragiri River.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: This area does not have a formal administrative structure. Since the Indian States Reorganisation Act of 1956, however, the Tulu Nadu state movement has gained traction. Mangalore is the fourth largest (by area and population) and most populous city in Karnataka, as well as the largest city in Tulu Nadu. The other significant cities in this region are Udupi and Kasaragod.