The Komagata Maru incident occurred in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Komagata Maru incident occurred in which year?
A. 1915
B. 1916
C. 1917
D. 1914
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Komagata Maru incident occurred in 1914, when a ship carrying Indian immigrants was denied entry to Canada and eventually forced to return to India. Upon arrival, a clash with British police resulted in several deaths.

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