Q. Which is the oldest public sector bank in India?
Answer: Allahabad Bank
Notes: Allahabad Bank was founded in 1865 in Allahabad. It was nationalized by the Government of India in 1969. The bank's operations merged with Indian Bank in April 2020. Punjab National Bank started in 1894, Central Bank of India in 1911, and Imperial Bank of India was set up in 1921. Allahabad Bank operated for 155 years until its amalgamation.
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