UPSC Prelims PYQ 1998: Sequence — Komagata Maru, Gandhi’s return, Tilak’s Home...

What is the correct sequence of the following events?

1. Tilak’s Home Rule League
2. Komagata Maru Incident
3. Mahatma Gandhi’s arrival in India

Codes:

1. I, II, III
2. III, II, I
3. II, I, III
4. II, III, I

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• The Komagata Maru Incident occurred in 1914 when Indian passengers aboard the Japanese ship Komagata Maru were denied entry into Canada and later faced repression on returning to India. Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in January 1915. Bal Gangadhar Tilak launched the Home Rule League movement in 1916.

Answer: (d) II, III, I