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Pakistan’s Energy Crisis MCQs with Answer

Which sector consumes the highest percentage of electricity in Pakistan?
a) Industrial
b) Domestic
c) Agricultural
d) Commercial

What is the main cause of Pakistan’s energy crisis?
a) Rapid industrialization
b) Circular debt
c) Lack of natural resources
d) Low demand for energy

Which energy source contributes the most to Pakistan’s electricity generation?
a) Hydropower
b) Natural gas
c) Nuclear
d) Coal

What is the major reason for electricity load shedding in Pakistan?
a) Overpopulation
b) Climate change
c) Energy theft and line losses
d) High industrial demand

Which organization is responsible for regulating Pakistan’s power sector?
a) WAPDA
b) NEPRA
c) OGRA
d) NTDC

Which province in Pakistan has the highest potential for wind energy?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Which of the following is a major renewable energy source in Pakistan?
a) Hydropower
b) Nuclear
c) Oil
d) Gas

What is the biggest challenge in Pakistan’s energy transmission system?
a) Lack of skilled labor
b) Outdated infrastructure
c) Low demand for electricity
d) High industrialization

Which Pakistani city hosts the largest solar power plant?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Bahawalpur
d) Islamabad

Which country provides financial support for Pakistan’s energy projects under CPEC?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) Saudi Arabia

Which Pakistani dam has the highest electricity generation capacity?
a) Mangla Dam
b) Tarbela Dam
c) Neelum-Jhelum
d) Warsak Dam

What is Pakistan’s largest coal-based power project?
a) Thar Coal Power Plant
b) Guddu Power Plant
c) Uch Power Plant
d) Kot Addu Power Plant

Which organization manages Pakistan’s hydropower projects?
a) NEPRA
b) WAPDA
c) OGRA
d) NTDC

Which region in Pakistan has the highest solar energy potential?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Balochistan
d) Azad Kashmir

What is the primary fuel used for electricity generation in Pakistan?
a) Hydropower
b) Oil
c) Natural gas
d) Coal

Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of Pakistan’s energy crisis?
a) Circular debt
b) Energy theft
c) Low electricity demand
d) Over-reliance on fossil fuels

Which government initiative aims to improve Pakistan’s renewable energy sector?
a) Vision 2025
b) Green Pakistan Initiative
c) CPEC Energy Projects
d) National Renewable Energy Policy

What is the estimated electricity demand-supply gap in Pakistan?
a) 1,000 MW
b) 3,000 MW
c) 5,000 MW
d) 7,000 MW

Which energy project is a collaboration between Pakistan and Qatar?
a) LNG Import Agreement
b) Tarbela Expansion
c) CASA-1000
d) Neelum-Jhelum Project

What is the main challenge in Pakistan’s hydropower sector?
a) High construction costs
b) Seasonal water flow variability
c) Lack of engineers
d) Environmental concerns

Which power distribution company serves Karachi?
a) K-Electric
b) LESCO
c) IESCO
d) PESCO

What is Pakistan’s main source of imported energy?
a) Coal
b) LNG
c) Oil
d) Nuclear fuel

Which Pakistani company is the leading producer of natural gas?
a) PSO
b) SNGPL
c) SSGC
d) OGDCL

What is the target year for Pakistan to achieve 30% renewable energy in its power mix?
a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2040
d) 2050

Which country supplies the majority of Pakistan’s imported LNG?
a) USA
b) Qatar
c) Russia
d) Iran

Which Pakistani city has the first net-metering-based solar power project?
a) Lahore
b) Islamabad
c) Karachi
d) Faisalabad

What percentage of Pakistan’s total energy consumption is met through local resources?
a) 30%
b) 50%
c) 70%
d) 90%

Which is the most energy-efficient sector in Pakistan?
a) Agriculture
b) Industry
c) Transport
d) Residential

What is a key solution for overcoming Pakistan’s energy crisis?
a) Expanding oil imports
b) Increasing renewable energy projects
c) Reducing industrial electricity consumption
d) Importing more coal

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