Komagata Maru was a __________ steam-powered ship.

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: C)Japanese-owned

Explanation:
The Komagata Maru was a Japanese-owned steamship that was chartered by Gurdit Singh, a Sikh businessman, in 1914. It was used to transport 376 Indian immigrants (mostly Sikhs, along with some Muslims and Hindus) to Canada. However, the Canadian government denied them entry due to restrictive immigration laws, forcing the ship to return to India.

Information Booster:
The ship was originally owned by a Japanese shipping company and was later leased by Gurdit Singh to challenge Canada's racist Continuous Journey Regulation (1908).
The ship was denied entry into Vancouver and remained anchored in the harbor for two months before being forced to return.
Upon returning to Budge Budge, near Kolkata, British authorities opened fire on the passengers, killing at least 19 people.