Directions: Given below is a set of six sentences, in which sentence '2' is fixed at its place, and when properly sequenced, forms a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence and answer the questions that follow.
P. Trade, hotels, and transport saw a slowdown. A notable divergence was observed between GDP and GVA, indicating higher net taxes.
2. This exceeded projections from the RBI (7%), NSO (7.6%), and private forecasters. However, sectors showed mixed results: agriculture underperformed with just 0.6% growth in Q4, while manufacturing and construction were stronger.
Q. Despite real GDP growth rising from 7% to 8.2%, nominal growth fell from 14.2% to 9.6%, suggesting a significant deflator effect.
R. The Indian economy surpassed expectations, growing at 8.2% in 2023-24, driven by strong fourth-quarter performance at 7.8%.
S. Continued growth in early 2024-25 hinges on monsoon impacts and upcoming fiscal policies.
T. Private consumption grew weakly at 4%, whereas investment remained ________ 9%.