UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2025

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 the 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

Answer

Correct Answer

I and II only

Explanation

Indian Railways' National Rail Plan targets creating a future-ready railway system by 2030, not 2028, making Statement I incorrect. 'Kavach' is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system (developed by RDSO in collaboration with Indian industry, not with Germany), making Statement II incorrect. Statement III (RFID tags fitted on tracks in station sections) is a correct description of Kavach's components. Hence I and II are not correct.

Topics: indian railways, kavach, science and technology