Directions: Given below is a set of five sentences that, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence and answer the questions that follow.

A) However, a rise in oil and gold prices raised the import bill by 10.25% to over $54 billion.

B) Leading to a $19.1 billion trade deficit, the highest in four months.

C) India's merchandise exports slightly increased by 1.07% in April 2024 to $34.99 billion, despite a broader decline in 17 out of the top 30 export items.

D) The government hopes for a demand boost in key markets and aims to address challenges in labour-intensive sectors and quality concerns to enhance exports.

E) This minor growth was driven by pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, and petroleum products.