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?
Detailed Explanation:
The question asks for the statements that are not correct.
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Statement I is Incorrect: The National Rail Plan (NRP) aims to create a future-ready railway system by 2030, not 2028.
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Statement II is Incorrect: Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed under the Make in India initiative, not in collaboration with Germany.
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Statement III is Correct: Kavach uses RFID tags fitted on tracks and station sections to continuously monitor train location and movement.
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Therefore, Statements I and II are not correct, making Option A the correct answer.
Statement-wise Analysis
| Statement | Status | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| I. NRP aims for a future-ready railway system by 2028 | ❌ Incorrect | The target year is 2030, not 2028. |
| II. Kavach was developed with Germany | ❌ Incorrect | Kavach is an indigenously developed Indian system. |
| III. Kavach uses RFID tags on tracks | ✅ Correct | RFID tags help identify train location and improve safety. |
Kavach System
What is Kavach?
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Kavach is India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system.
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Developed under the Make in India initiative by Indian Railways.
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Designed to prevent train collisions and improve railway safety.
Key Features
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Automatic braking if the driver fails to respond.
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Prevents Signal Passed At Danger (SPAD).
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Real-time train location monitoring.
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Uses RFID tags, radio communication, and onboard equipment.
National Rail Plan (NRP)
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Released by Indian Railways.
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Vision to create a future-ready railway network by 2030.
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Focuses on capacity enhancement, freight share increase, and modernization.
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