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Banking Institutions and History
1,287 Questions
Review crucial questions related to banking institutions, their histories, and recent financial events. This set covers bank mergers, taglines, and key regulatory changes by the Reserve Bank of India. It is highly relevant for aspirants of banking and insurance exams.
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Banking Institutions and History Questions
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Vijaya Bank
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Punjab National Bank
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Dena Bank
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Canara Bank
B
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The tagline 'A Name you can Bank Upon' belongs to Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India's oldest public sector banks. This tests banking awareness and brand taglines.
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Bank of India
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Bank of Maharashtra
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Indian Bank
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Central Bank of India
A
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The tagline 'Relationships beyond Banking' is the official tagline of Bank of India, a major public sector bank in India. This question tests knowledge of banking sector branding.
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State Bank of Mysore
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Bank of Rajasthan
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Vijaya Bank
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Allahabad Bank
D
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The tagline 'A tradition of trust' is used by Allahabad Bank, one of India's oldest public sector banks established in 1865. This tests knowledge of banking slogans and heritage.
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Channel 7
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TV 18
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Mudra Arts
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Sony
B
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TV18 (TV18 Broadcast Ltd) is the company that brings CNBC to India in partnership with NBCUniversal. The channel is called CNBC-TV18 and is India's leading business news channel.
B
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ICBS stands for 'International Children's Bible Society' or similar variants in different contexts, but NOT 'International Comprehensive Banking System'. The most common full form is International Conference on Building Simulation, or in other contexts, International Children's Bible Society. There is no widely recognized banking system abbreviated as ICBS.
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KARUR VYSYA BANK
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CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA
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ALLAHABAD BANK
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INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
C
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Allahabad Bank used the tagline A Tradition of Trust. It was founded in 1865 and headquartered in Kolkata. In 2020, Allahabad Bank merged into Indian Bank. Karur Vysya Bank, Central Bank of India, and Indian Overseas Bank use different taglines.
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BANK OF INDIA
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CANARA BANK
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ICICI BANK
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ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE
B
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Canara Bank uses the tagline Together We Can. It is one of India's major public sector banks headquartered in Bengaluru. Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and Oriental Bank of Commerce use different slogans. The tagline emphasizes collective achievement.
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KARNATAKA BANK
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KARUR VYSYA BANK
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YES BANK
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AXIS BANK
B
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Karur Vysya Bank uses the tagline Banking for a young India. It is a private sector bank headquartered in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Karnataka Bank, YES Bank, and Axis Bank have different taglines. The slogan targets the younger demographic.
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INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
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STATE BANK OF INDIA
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INDIAN BANK
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INDUS IND BANK
C
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Indian Bank uses the tagline 'Taking banking technology to the common man' to emphasize its commitment to making banking accessible to all segments of society, particularly the common man. The other options are major Indian banks but use different taglines - for example, State Bank of India uses 'The Banker to Every Indian,' while Indian Overseas Bank uses 'Good People to Grow With.'
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LAKSHMI VILAS BANK
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KARUR VYSYA BANK
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KARNATAKA BANK
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ING VYSYA BANK
A
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Lakshmi Vilas Bank uses 'The changing face of prosperity' as its tagline. This private sector bank (headquartered in Karnataka) positions itself as a modern, evolving financial partner. The other banks listed have different brand identities - Karur Vysya Bank uses 'Smart Way to Bank,' while Karnataka Bank's tagline is 'You Can Bank on Us.'
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TAMILNAD STATE COOPERATIVE BANK
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KARNATAKA BANK
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CITY UNION BANK
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TAMILNAD MERCANTILE BANK
C
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City Union Bank, established in 1904, uses 'Trust and Excellence since 1904' to highlight its long history and reliability. This Tamil Nadu-based bank emphasizes its century-old legacy. The other options include Karnataka Bank (founded 1924) and Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (founded 1921), which have different founding years and taglines.
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BANK OF INDIA
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CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA
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CANARA BANK
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KARUR VYSYA BANK
B
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Central Bank of India uses 'Build A Better Life Around Us' as its tagline, emphasizing community development and social responsibility. This public sector bank was one of the first commercial banks in India. Bank of India uses 'Tech powered, Touch enabled' while Canara Bank's tagline is 'Together We Can.'
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STATE BANK OF INDIA
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SYNDICATE BANK
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PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
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KARUR VYSYA BANK
A
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State Bank of India, as India's largest bank, uses 'The Banker to Every Indian' to reflect its pan-India presence and extensive customer base. This tagline emphasizes SBI's accessibility and scale. Punjab National Bank uses 'The Name You Can Bank Upon' while Syndicate Bank (now merged with Canara Bank) had 'Your Faithful and Friendly Financial Partner' with a dog logo.
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YES BANK
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PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
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ICICI BANK
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ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE
A
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Yes Bank uses 'Experience Our Expertise' to position itself as a knowledgeable, professional banking partner. This private sector bank emphasizes its capabilities and service quality. ICICI Bank uses 'Hum Hai Na' while Punjab National Bank's tagline is different.
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INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
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ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE
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CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA
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BANK OF INDIA
B
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Oriental Bank of Commerce uses 'Where Every Individual is Committed' to emphasize employee dedication and customer service focus. This public sector bank (now merged with Punjab National Bank) highlighted its people-centric approach. Indian Overseas Bank uses 'Good People to Grow With' while Central Bank of India's tagline is different.