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What was the name of State Bank of India (SBI) before it was created by SBI Act?
A)
Imperial Bank of Madras
B)
Imperial Bank of Hindustan
C)
Imperial Bank of Bengal
D)
Imperial Bank of India

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Imperial Bank of India



The Presidency banks viz. Bank of Bengal, Bank of Bombay and Bank of Madras amalgamated on January 27, 1921 and the Imperial Bank of India was formed under the Imperial Bank of India Act, 1920. After Independence, the Imperial Bank of India was nationalized under the State Bank of India Act, 1955 and State Bank of India (SBI) was formed.

Published On : June 29, 2021
Category : Banking
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