India emerged as largest holder of the U S Government Securities at the end of 2016 ........

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India emerged as ___________ largest holder of the U.S Government Securities at the end of 2016:

Twelth

Twenty eighth

Fifteenth

Twenty fourth

Explanation:

India became the 12th largest holder of US government securities at the end of 2016, with exposure worth USD 118.2 billion. With holdings worth USD 1.09 trillion, Japan remained the largest holder of these securities followed by neighbouring China with exposure to the tune of USD 1.06 trillion. Latest data available with the US Treasury Department showed that India’s holding stood at USD 118.2 billion in December last, slightly lower than USD 118.7 billion seen in November. At the end of December 2015, India’s exposure was to the tune of USD 116.8 billion.