The Continuous Passage regulation was the primary reason for the Canadian government's decision to deny entry to the passengers of the Komagata Maru, which stated that immigrants must come from their country of origin by a continuous journey, without breaking their journey, to be allowed entry into Canada.
Question 3 of 5
Who was the leader of the Komagata Maru passengers?
The Komagata Maru was anchored in Vancouver Harbour for several weeks, during which time the passengers were denied entry to Canada and were eventually forced to return to India.
Question 5 of 5
What was the outcome for the passengers of the Komagata Maru when they returned to India?
AThey were welcomed back as heroes
BThey were arrested and imprisoned by the British authorities
CThey were allowed to settle in other parts of India
When the Komagata Maru passengers returned to India, they were met with hostility by the British authorities, and many were arrested and imprisoned, while others were killed in clashes with the police.
