41. Which of the following is not one of the priority sectors for lending by nationalized banks?
a) Agriculture
b) Education
c) Small-scale industries
d) Real estate
Answer: d) Real estate
42. True or False: Nationalization helped to ensure stability in the banking sector and reduce bank failures.
Answer: True
43. Which bank was the first to be nationalized in 1969?
a) Canara Bank
b) Bank of Baroda
c) Punjab National Bank
d) Allahabad Bank
Answer: a) Canara Bank
44. Which major private sector bank was acquired by a nationalized bank in 2004?
a) Bank of Rajasthan
b) ICICI Bank
c) Kotak Mahindra Bank
d) Axis Bank
Answer: a) Bank of Rajasthan
45. True or False: Nationalized banks in India are not allowed to be listed on the stock exchange.
Answer: False
