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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Correct answer: A. I and II only
Statements I and II are not correct — the National Rail Plan targets a 'future ready' system by 2030 (not 2028), and Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system (not developed with Germany). Statement III is correct — Kavach uses RFID tags fitted on the track.
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