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Which of the following is NOT a public sector bank?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
South Indian Bank

Identify the Non-Public Sector Bank

The question asks to identify the bank from the list that is not a public sector bank.

  • Public Sector Banks are banks where the majority stake (more than 50%) is held by the Government of India.
  • Private Sector Banks are banks where the majority stake is held by private individuals or institutions.

Bank Status Analysis:

  • Corporation Bank: Was a public sector bank before merging with Union Bank of India (also a public sector bank) on April 1, 2020.
  • Indian Overseas Bank (IOB): Is a public sector bank.
  • UCO Bank: Is a public sector bank.
  • South Indian Bank: Is a private sector bank, headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, South Indian Bank is the only private sector bank among the options provided. Therefore, it is the correct answer as it is NOT a public sector bank.

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