Consider the following statements: I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a…

Consider the following statements: I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a 'future ready' railway system by 2028. II. 'Kavach' is an Automatic Train Protection system developed in collaboration with Germany. III. 'Kavach' system consists of RFID tags fitted on track in station section. Which of the statements given above are not correct?
  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II and III

Solution

NRP target year is 2030, not 2028 (I incorrect). Kavach is indigenously developed by RDSO with Indian firms, not in collaboration with Germany (II incorrect). Kavach RFID tags are fitted along the entire track and not only in station sections (III incorrect). Question asks 'not correct' — all three are not correct.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2025

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