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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Federal Bank
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedFederal Bank is an Indian private sector commercial bank headquartered in Aluva, Kochi, Kerala. Corporation Bank, Dena Bank, and Vijaya Bank were public sector banks nationalized by the Government of India (nationalized in 1969 or 1980).
Federal Bank, Karnataka Bank, South Indian Bank, and HDFC/ICICI are well-known private sector banks.
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