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Central Bank of India, a government-owned bank, is one of the oldest and largest commercial banks in India. It is based in
A
Bengaluru
B
Kolkata
C
Pune
D
Mumbai
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The oldest commercial bank in India, SBI originated in 1806 as the Bank of Calcutta. Three years later the bank was issued a royal charter and renamed the Bank of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Established in 1911, Central Bank of India was the first Indian commercial bank which was wholly owned and managed by Indians. The establishment of the Bank was the ultimate realisation of the dream of Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawala, founder of the Bank.

Detailed explanation-3: -The organized financial system comprises Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) etc. caters to the financial service requirement of the people.

Detailed explanation-4: -State Bank of India (SBI) is the oldest bank in India. State Bank of India is also the largest bank in India. SBI was established as Bank of Calcutta in 1806. It was renamed as Bank of Bengal in 1809.

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