Question

Which of the following does not own Regional Rural Banks in India?

• A. NABARD
• B. Sponsor Bank
• C. Central Government
• D. Concerned State Government

Hint:

Logic Tip: NABARD regulates and supports RRBs, but ownership belongs to Government and Sponsor Banks.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1:
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are jointly owned by:
• Central Government
• Concerned State Government
• Sponsor Bank

Step 2:
The ownership pattern generally is: \[ 50% \text{ Central Government} \] \[ 35% \text{ Sponsor Bank} \] \[ 15% \text{ State Government} \]

Step 3:
NABARD supervises and regulates RRBs but does not own them.

Step 4:
Therefore, NABARD is not an owner of Regional Rural Banks. \[ \boxed{\text{(1) NABARD}} \]