SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 87

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q87

In which year was the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) set up?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1990.

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was established on April 2, 1990, through an Act of Parliament. It was set up as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI), which later became its partner.

The primary objective behind the establishment of SIDBI was to provide financial and developmental support to the small-scale sector in India.