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What was the first step in Basaveshwara's life towards social reform?

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He led temple entry movements

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He refused to take part in Upanayana ceremony

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He cast the casteist people out of the territories governed by him

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He outlawed same caste weddings

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The correct option is B He refused to take part in Upanayana ceremony
Basaveshwara brought social reform starting with his own personal life. He refused to take part in the Upanayana ceremony.

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