UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 68
Consider the following statements :
- Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a 'future ready' railway system by 2028.
- 'Kavach' is an Automatic Train Protection system developed in collaboration with Germany.
- 'Kavach' system consists of RFID tags fitted on track in station section.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (I and II only)
Explanation: The National Rail Plan sets out a future-ready system with a 2030 horizon, not 2028. Kavach is an indigenously developed automatic train-protection system, and RFID tags are among its trackside components.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: Incorrect-the NRP horizon cited is 2030.
II: Incorrect-Kavach was developed in India, not collaboratively with Germany as stated.
III: Correct-Kavach uses RFID tags in track/station sections. The question asks for NOT correct statements, so I and II form the answer.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
B. Incorrect-includes III despite the item-wise findings; omits I which the answer requires.
C. Incorrect-includes III despite the item-wise findings; omits II which the answer requires.
D. Incorrect-includes III despite the item-wise findings.