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Science & Technology

Prelims 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 station section.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

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Explanation

Statement I: Incorrect The National Rail Plan targets 2030 for a future-ready railway, not 2028.

Statement II: Incorrect Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system developed under 'Make in India', not with Germany.

Statement III: Correct Kavach uses RFID tags on tracks in station sections to track train location and speed continuously.

Therefore, Statements I and II are incorrect, and Statement III is correct.

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