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

Science & Technology ·Previously asked in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025

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Question

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. A. I and II only (Correct answer)
  2. B. II and III only
  3. C. I and III only
  4. D. I, II and III

Correct Answer

Option A — I and II only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and II only.

Key Points

  • The question asks which statements are NOT correct.
  • The National Rail Plan (NRP) targets a "future ready" railway system by 2030, not 2028 — Statement I is NOT correct.
  • Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system by Indian Railways Research, Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), NOT developed in collaboration with Germany — Statement II is NOT correct.
  • Kavach does use RFID tags on tracks at station sections (Statement III is correct).
  • So Statements I and II are not correct.