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Pakistan’s Energy Crisis & Solutions MCQs With Answer

Pakistan’s primary source of electricity generation is:
A) Solar Energy
B) Hydropower
C) Thermal Power (Fossil Fuels)
D) Nuclear Energy

Answer
C) Thermal Power (Fossil Fuels)

Which organization regulates the electricity sector in Pakistan?
A) NEPRA
B) OGRA
C) WAPDA
D) PEPCO

Answer
A) NEPRA

Which of the following is a major reason for Pakistan’s energy crisis?
A) High production of renewable energy
B) Dependence on imported fossil fuels
C) Surplus electricity generation
D) Low industrial demand

Answer
B) Dependence on imported fossil fuels

Which province of Pakistan has the largest coal reserves?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Answer
B) Sindh

The Thar Coal Project is primarily aimed at generating power from:
A) Hydropower
B) Wind Energy
C) Coal Reserves
D) Nuclear Power

Answer
C) Coal Reserves

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
A) Oil
B) Natural Gas
C) Solar Power
D) Coal

Answer
C) Solar Power

Which dam provides the largest hydroelectric power in Pakistan?
A) Mangla Dam
B) Tarbela Dam
C) Kalabagh Dam
D) Warsak Dam

Answer
B) Tarbela Dam

Which organization is responsible for water and hydropower projects in Pakistan?
A) K-Electric
B) NEPRA
C) WAPDA
D) IPPs

Answer
C) WAPDA

Which country is helping Pakistan develop nuclear power plants?
A) China
B) USA
C) Russia
D) Germany

Answer
A) China

Which is the largest nuclear power plant in Pakistan?
A) Chashma Nuclear Power Plant
B) KANUPP
C) Thar Nuclear Plant
D) Guddu Thermal Plant

Answer
B) KANUPP

Which international agreement encourages Pakistan to shift towards renewable energy?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Paris Climate Agreement
C) SAARC Energy Pact
D) China-Pakistan Energy Treaty

Answer
B) Paris Climate Agreement

Which sector consumes the largest share of electricity in Pakistan?
A) Industrial
B) Agricultural
C) Residential
D) Commercial

Answer
C) Residential

Which of the following is a key challenge in Pakistan’s energy sector?
A) Surplus electricity
B) High investment in renewable energy
C) Circular debt
D) Low energy demand

Answer
C) Circular debt

Which natural resource is abundant in Balochistan for power generation?
A) Hydropower
B) Solar Energy
C) Oil
D) Natural Gas

Answer
D) Natural Gas

Which country is assisting Pakistan in developing solar power projects?
A) Germany
B) Saudi Arabia
C) China
D) Russia

Answer
C) China

The Net Metering System in Pakistan allows consumers to:
A) Sell excess electricity to the grid
B) Import cheaper electricity from other countries
C) Store solar energy in batteries
D) Reduce their energy consumption by 50%

Answer
A) Sell excess electricity to the grid

Which hydropower project is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
A) Dasu Dam
B) Mohmand Dam
C) Diamer-Bhasha Dam
D) Suki Kinari Hydropower Project

Answer
D) Suki Kinari Hydropower Project

Which organization is responsible for importing LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) in Pakistan?
A) WAPDA
B) OGRA
C) SSGC
D) SNGPL

Answer
B) OGRA

Which power plant uses wind energy for electricity production?
A) Jhimpir Wind Farm
B) Hub Power Plant
C) Guddu Power Plant
D) Uch Power Plant

Answer
A) Jhimpir Wind Farm

What percentage of Pakistan’s electricity comes from renewable sources?
A) Less than 10%
B) 20%
C) 35%
D) 50%

Answer
A) Less than 10%

Which country exports the most LNG to Pakistan?
A) Iran
B) Qatar
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Russia

Answer
B) Qatar

Which province in Pakistan has the highest solar energy potential?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Answer
C) Balochistan

Which energy source is considered the cheapest and cleanest for Pakistan?
A) Hydropower
B) Oil
C) Coal
D) Nuclear

Answer
A) Hydropower

What is the biggest issue in Pakistan’s power distribution system?
A) Low consumer demand
B) Electricity theft and line losses
C) Excess power generation
D) Overuse of renewable energy

Answer
B) Electricity theft and line losses

Which city in Pakistan is home to the largest solar power park?
A) Lahore
B) Bahawalpur
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar

Answer
B) Bahawalpur

What is the installed capacity of the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park?
A) 500 MW
B) 1,000 MW
C) 1,500 MW
D) 2,000 MW

Answer
A) 500 MW

Which type of coal is found in Thar?
A) Lignite
B) Anthracite
C) Bituminous
D) Peat

Answer
A) Lignite

Which energy source is most affected by climate change in Pakistan?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Hydropower
D) Coal

Answer
C) Hydropower

Which strategy is best for solving Pakistan’s energy crisis?
A) More fossil fuel imports
B) Increased investment in renewable energy
C) Building more coal power plants
D) Reducing energy demand

Answer
B) Increased investment in renewable energy

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