Multiple choice general knowledge In which year was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) nationalized? 1948 1950 1949 1947 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on January 1, 1949. Originally established in 1935 as a private entity, it became fully owned by the Government of India after nationalization. This gave the government greater control over monetary policy.