A. India\u2019s GDP contracted by 7.3% in 2020-21, as per provisional National Income estimates released by the National Statistical Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. Only two sectors bucked the trend of negative GVA growth are agriculture, forestry and fishing, which rose 3.6%, and electricity, gas, water supply and other utility services (up 1.9%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C. Both A & B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D. None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted 7.3% in 2020-21, as per provisional National Income estimates released by the National Statistical Office. It marginally better than the 8% contraction in the economy projected earlier. GDP growth in 2019-20, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, was 4%. Only two sectors bucked the trend of negative GVA growth \u2014 agriculture, forestry and fishing, which rose 3.6%, and electricity, gas, water supply and other utility services (up 1.9%).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Which of the following statements is\/are correct with reference to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth? A. India\u2019s GDP contracted by 7.3% in 2020-21, as per provisional National Income estimates released by the National Statistical Office. B. 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