National Housing Bank (NHB), a wholly owned subsidiary of _________ A. RBI B. Government Of India C. IRDAI D. State Government

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A. RBI Explanation: National Housing Bank (NHB) is an apex level institution for housing. NHB was set up on July 9, 1988 under the National Housing Bank Act, 1987. NHB is wholly owned by Reserve Bank of India, which contributed the entire paid-up capital.

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