Multiple choice

The first fully Indian bank is

  1. State Bank of India

  2. State Bank of Patiala

  3. Oriental Bank of Commerce

  4. Punjab National Bank
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Explanation

Punjab National Bank (PNB), founded in 1895, was the first fully Indian-owned bank. It was established in Lahore (now Pakistan) and managed entirely by Indian nationals without British involvement. SBI originated from Bank of Bengal (1806) which had British connections. Oriental Bank of Commerce and State Bank of Patiala came later.

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