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Headquarters of RBI was moved to Mumbai in

A1925

B1937

C1945

D1950

Answer:

B. 1937

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  • In 1931, the Central Banking Enquiry Committee also recommended to start a Central Bank.
  • As per this, a bill was introduced in Legislative Assembly called the Reserve Bank of India Bill in September 8, 1933.
  • The Assembly Passed the RBI Act in 6th March, 1934 (Act II of 1934)
  • RBI came into force (commenced its business) on 1st April, 1935 by taking over the central banking function of Imperial bank of India
  • The Reserve Bank was constituted under Section 3 of RBI Act.
  • The Central Govt. holds the whole capital of RBI.
  • First headquarters is at Kolkata (1935-37)
  • In 1937 headquarters moved to Mumbai 
  • RBI was formed as a shareholder's bank with an initial capital of 5 crore divided into 5 Lakh shares of Rs.100 each.
  • This 5 lakh shares was jointly subscribed by Central Government and Private Shareholders.

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