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Which bank is not in the part of bank merger process?

1. Central Bank of India
2. Dena Bank
3. Vijaya Bank
4. Allahabad Bank

Correct answer: Central Bank of India

Solution

Key bank mergers: (1) Bank of Baroda + Dena Bank + Vijaya Bank (April 2019). (2) Allahabad Bank + Indian Bank (April 2020). (3) Oriental Bank of Commerce + United Bank of India + Punjab National Bank (2020). Central Bank of India was NOT part of any merger — it remains an independent public sector bank.

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