What is the main cause of energy crises in developing countries?
a) Overproduction of energy
b) Lack of infrastructure and investment
c) Excessive reliance on renewable energy
d) Low population growth
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
a) Coal
b) Natural gas
c) Hydropower
d) Nuclear fuel
Which country is the largest producer of renewable energy in the world?
a) United States
b) China
c) Germany
d) India
What is Pakistan’s largest source of electricity generation?
a) Solar energy
b) Thermal power (fossil fuels)
c) Nuclear energy
d) Wind energy
Which organization is responsible for regulating the energy sector in Pakistan?
a) State Bank of Pakistan
b) National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
c) Ministry of Commerce
d) Pakistan Stock Exchange
What is the biggest challenge for hydropower generation in Pakistan?
a) Excessive rainfall
b) Lack of available land
c) Water shortages and seasonal variations
d) Overuse of coal energy
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
a) Biomass
b) Solar
c) Wind
d) Natural gas
What is the primary goal of energy policy reforms?
a) Increase reliance on fossil fuels
b) Ensure energy security and sustainability
c) Reduce government involvement in energy production
d) Limit investment in new technologies
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
a) Wind energy
b) Solar energy
c) Hydropower
d) Petroleum
What is the main drawback of fossil fuel energy?
a) High efficiency
b) High pollution levels and carbon emissions
c) Easy storage
d) Sustainable long-term use
Which renewable energy source is best suited for Pakistan due to its climate?
a) Wind energy
b) Geothermal energy
c) Solar energy
d) Nuclear energy
What is energy diversification?
a) Using only one energy source
b) Relying on nuclear power alone
c) Utilizing multiple sources of energy to reduce dependence on a single type
d) Eliminating energy imports
Which country is the largest consumer of energy in the world?
a) Russia
b) China
c) United States
d) India
What does load shedding refer to?
a) Excess production of electricity
b) Temporary reduction in electricity supply to balance demand and supply
c) Increasing power generation
d) A method of storing energy
What is net metering in solar energy systems?
a) Measuring electricity losses in power grids
b) Selling excess electricity from solar panels back to the grid
c) A way of increasing fossil fuel use
d) The process of shutting down non-renewable power plants
Which sector consumes the most energy worldwide?
a) Industrial
b) Residential
c) Agriculture
d) Transportation
What is energy efficiency?
a) Generating more energy than needed
b) Using less energy to provide the same service
c) Reducing energy costs without any impact on consumption
d) Increasing energy waste
Which policy can reduce dependency on fossil fuels?
a) Increasing import duties on renewable energy equipment
b) Investing in renewable energy sources
c) Encouraging excessive use of coal
d) Reducing research in energy alternatives
What is the Paris Agreement’s primary goal related to energy?
a) Reduce fossil fuel use and limit global warming
b) Increase reliance on coal
c) Restrict international energy trade
d) Promote nuclear energy over all alternatives
Which energy source is considered the cleanest in terms of emissions?
a) Coal
b) Natural gas
c) Hydropower
d) Oil
Which factor contributes to Pakistan’s energy crisis?
a) Strong renewable energy policies
b) Overproduction of electricity
c) Circular debt and financial mismanagement
d) Excessive oil reserves
Which global organization supports energy transition policies?
a) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
b) World Health Organization (WHO)
c) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
d) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
What is the biggest challenge for wind energy production?
a) It does not produce enough power
b) It requires large areas of land
c) It causes high carbon emissions
d) It is too expensive
What is the most commonly used fossil fuel worldwide?
a) Natural gas
b) Coal
c) Oil
d) Biomass
What is the goal of energy conservation policies?
a) Reduce unnecessary energy consumption
b) Increase reliance on fossil fuels
c) Promote wasteful energy use
d) Discourage investment in renewables
Which country has the largest proven oil reserves?
a) United States
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Venezuela
d) Russia
Which energy policy can help reduce electricity theft?
a) Increasing taxes on electricity
b) Strengthening smart grid infrastructure
c) Banning renewable energy projects
d) Reducing electricity tariffs
