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Question 1

The origin of modern banking started from 1770 in the name of “__” by English agency ‘House of Alexander & Co’ in Kolkatta however it was closed in1832.

Answer 1

Bank of Hindustan

Question 2

The origin of the State Bank of India can be traced back to __.

Answer 2

Bank of Calcutta (2nd June 1806)

Question 3

The first Presidency Bank was the Bank of Calcutta, established by __ on 2nd June, 1806.

Answer 3

East India Company

Question 4

The second presidency bank was the Bank of Bombay which was incorporated on __.

Answer 4

15th April 1840

Question 5

The third presidency bank was Bank of Madras which was incorporated on __.

Answer 5

1st July 1843

Question 6

The three presidency banks were re-organized and amalgamated to form a
single entity named “__” on 27th January ,1921. It was later transformed into “State Bank Of India” in1955 July 1st.

Answer 6

Imperial Bank of India