The correct answer is (d) Punjab National Bank.
The three public sector banks that were amalgamated are Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank, and Vijaya Bank. The new bank, called the Bank of Baroda, was formed on April 1, 2019.
Punjab National Bank was not included in the amalgamation because it was already the largest public sector bank in India. The amalgamation of Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank, and Vijaya Bank was seen as a way to create a stronger and more competitive bank.
The amalgamation of the three banks was a complex process that involved a lot of planning and coordination. The new bank, Bank of Baroda, is now the third largest public sector bank in India.