Question

The Komagata Maru incident took place in which year?

• A. 1905
• B. 1914
• C. 1919
• D. 1930

Hint:

Associate the Komagata Maru incident with the start of World War I (1914). Both events happened in the same year.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Komagata Maru incident involved the Japanese steamship *Komagata Maru* on which a group of people from British India attempted to emigrate to Canada.

• The Passengers: Mostly Punjabi Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus.

• The Conflict: They were denied entry into Canada due to exclusionary immigration laws.

Step 1: Timeline of the Voyage.
The ship arrived in Vancouver on May 23,

1914. After a two-month standoff, the ship was forced to return to India, arriving at Budge Budge, Calcutta.

Step 2: Historical Impact.
The incident led to a violent clash with British police, killing 20 passengers. This event became a rallying cry for the Ghadar Party and fueled the Indian independence movement by exposing British racial prejudice.