The twelfth-century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka. Identify the correct statements:

(A) It was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna.
(B) He was a minister in the court of the Kalachuri ruler.
(C) His followers were known as Alvars.
(D) Lingayats were known as Virashaivas, they worship Shiva.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only

(A) It was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna. (Correct)
(B) He was a minister in the court of the Kalachuri ruler. (Correct)
(C) His followers were known as Alvars. (Incorrect). His followers were known as Virashaivas (heroes of Shiva) or Lingayats (wearers of the linga).
(D) Lingayats were known as Virashaivas, they worship Shiva. (Correct)