Imperial Bank Nationalisation in 1955
The question asks to identify the bank that became the State Bank of India (SBI) after nationalisation in 1955 and possesses the world's largest branch network.
The Imperial Bank of India was established in 1921. Following the nationalisation process initiated by the Government of India, it was transformed into the State Bank of India on July 1, 1955. The State Bank of India subsequently grew to become the bank with the largest number of branches not only in India but also globally.
Therefore, the correct option is the Imperial Bank of India.
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