Punjab National Bank - Banking awareness questions on current affairs

1)   Which bank was united with the Punjab National Bank in 1993?

a. Oudh Commercial Bank
b. Imperial Bank of India
c. New Bank of India
d. Punjab and Sind Bank
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: New Bank of India

Explanation:
The New Bank of India which was running at a loss was united with the Punjab National Bank in September 1993. 19 nationalised banks along with the State Bank of India, which was nationalised in 1956, now constitute the public sector banks.