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Container Train Licensing MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
Solve 2 Container Train Licensing questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.
Practice questions
Q1Under the approved container train licensing reforms, what uniform registration fee must each new applicant pay to operate across all routes of the Indian Railways network?
Explanation
Each new applicant must pay a uniform, non-refundable registration fee of ₹25 crore for permission to operate container trains across all routes of the Indian Railways network. The ₹15 crore amount applies to specified existing operators as the difference between the new fee and ₹10 crore already deposited.
Q2Consider the following statements about the approved container train licensing reforms: 1. Existing Category I operators must pay ₹15 crore when renewing or extending under the new system. 2. Existing Category II, III and IV operators can shift to the new system only after completing their current 20-year concession period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Neither statement is correct. Existing Category I operators will pay no fee when renewing or extending under the new system. Existing Category II, III and IV operators may opt to shift before their current 20-year concession period ends by paying the non-refundable ₹15 crore difference.
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