Match the following. List-I List-II a. Reserve Bank of India 1. 1975 b. Nationalisation of 14 major commercial banks 2. 1935 c. Nationalisation of 6 commercial banks 3. 1969 d. Regional Rural Banks 4. 1980

The correct answer is: D. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established on April 1, 1935. It is the central bank of India and is responsible for the formulation and implementation of monetary policy, regulation of the financial system, and management of the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

The nationalisation of 14 major commercial banks took place in 1969. This was done with the objective of increasing the availability of credit to the agricultural and rural sectors, and to promote economic development.

The nationalisation of 6 commercial banks took place in 1980. This was done with the objective of further increasing the availability of credit to the agricultural and rural sectors, and to promote economic development.

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established in 1975. They are rural-oriented banks that were set up with the objective of providing banking services to the rural areas.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• Option A: a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4. This option is incorrect because it does not match the year of establishment of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with the correct option. The RBI was established in 1935, not 1975.
• Option B: a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1. This option is incorrect because it does not match the year of nationalisation of 14 major commercial banks with the correct option. The nationalisation of 14 major commercial banks took place in 1969, not 1935.
• Option C: a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2. This option is incorrect because it does not match the year of nationalisation of 6 commercial banks with the correct option. The nationalisation of 6 commercial banks took place in 1980, not 1975.
• Option D: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1. This option is correct because it matches the year of establishment of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with the correct option, the year of nationalisation of 14 major commercial banks with the correct option, the year of nationalisation of 6 commercial banks with the correct option, and the year of establishment of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) with the correct option.