How many banks were nationalised in 1980?

Q. How many banks were nationalised in 1980?
Answer: 6
Notes: Six banks were nationalised in 1980. These were as following: 1. Andhra Bank 2. Corporation Bank 3. New Bank of India 4. Oriental Bank of Commerce 5. Punjab & Sindh Bank 6. Vijaya Bank

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