Multiple choice

From the original fourteen nationalized banks, which one of the following is the oldest?

  1. SBI

  2. Allahabad Bank

  3. Indian Bank

  4. Bank of India

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Allahabad Bank, founded in 1865, is the oldest among the fourteen banks that were nationalized in 1969. It had over 100 years of history when nationalized, making it significantly older than the other options listed. SBI traces its roots to 1806 but in its current form was created in 1955.

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