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The beta version of the new IRCTC website is being launched, featuring a clean user interface and simplified user experience, after suggestions from students at Malaviya National Institute of Technology. The existing website handles an average of 14.5 lakh tickets per day and will continue to be available during the trial period.
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Discuss the importance of user-centered design in government websites, particularly in the context of online ticket booking services.
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The IRCTC website was first launched in which year?
The IRCTC website was first launched in 2002, marking the beginning of online ticket booking services for Indian Railways.
Consider the following statements regarding IRCTC Website Features: 1. The new IRCTC website has a clean user interface. 2. The IRCTC website was first launched in 2022. 3. The new website features a simplified user experience. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the source mentions that the new website has a clean user interface. Statement 2 is incorrect because the source states that the IRCTC website was first launched in 2002, not 2022.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The new IRCTC website can be accessed at https://www.irctc.co.in/eticket/ Statement-II: This link is the homepage of the existing IRCTC website. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because it matches the URL provided in the source. Statement 2 is incorrect because the source states that the link to the beta version of the new website is on the homepage, but does not confirm if https://www.irctc.co.in/eticket/ is the homepage itself.