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    Prior to 1955, State bank of India was known as?

    A Imperial Bank of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bank of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Central Bank of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D People’s Bank of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Reserve Bank of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Imperial Bank of India, became the State Bank of India in 1955. Government of India owned the Imperial Bank of India in 1955, with Reserve Bank of India taking a 60% stake, and renamed it the State Bank of India. In 2008, the government took over the stake held by the RBI.

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