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Banking Institutions and History

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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

Multiple choice

Which is the apex bank for rural credit?

  1. NHB

  2. IDBI

  3. NABARD

  4. RBI
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is the apex regulatory body and development bank for rural credit in India. RBI is the central bank, while IDBI and NHB have different primary functions.

Multiple choice

Which bank acquired Wachovia in 2008?

  1. JPM Chase

  2. Wells Fargo

  3. Goldman Sachs

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Wells Fargo acquired Wachovia in 2008 during the global financial crisis. This was a significant consolidation in the US banking sector at the time.