What is the primary reason Pakistan is shifting towards renewable energy?
A) Increasing fossil fuel reserves
B) Reducing energy imports and costs
C) Lack of coal reserves
D) Declining hydropower potential
Which renewable energy source has the highest untapped potential in Pakistan?
A) Biomass
B) Wind energy
C) Hydropower
D) Solar energy
What percentage of Pakistan’s electricity is planned to come from renewable sources by 2030?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 60%
Which international agreement influences Pakistan’s renewable energy goals?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Kyoto Protocol
C) Montreal Protocol
D) CPEC Energy Agreement
Which Pakistani city is a hub for wind energy development?
A) Karachi
B) Jhimpir
C) Quetta
D) Lahore
What is the major challenge in Pakistan’s transition to renewable energy?
A) Lack of public support
B) Political instability and funding issues
C) Low solar potential
D) Over-reliance on nuclear power
Which organization is responsible for regulating power generation in Pakistan?
A) WAPDA
B) AEDB
C) NEPRA
D) OGRA
What is a key advantage of solar energy in Pakistan?
A) Requires high maintenance
B) Suitable for remote areas
C) Produces harmful emissions
D) Low availability of sunlight
Which type of renewable energy is least developed in Pakistan?
A) Wind
B) Hydropower
C) Geothermal
D) Solar
What is Pakistan’s main policy framework for promoting renewable energy?
A) Vision 2050
B) Alternative and Renewable Energy Policy 2019
C) Green Growth Initiative
D) National Climate Action Plan
Which province has the highest potential for hydropower in Pakistan?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan
Which country is assisting Pakistan with its renewable energy transition under CPEC?
A) India
B) China
C) USA
D) Japan
Which renewable energy project is planned in Punjab?
A) Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park
B) Gharo Wind Project
C) Karot Hydropower Project
D) Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project
What is Pakistan’s installed wind energy capacity as of recent years?
A) 1,500 MW
B) 2,000 MW
C) 3,000 MW
D) 5,000 MW
Which sector in Pakistan is most affected by energy shortages?
A) Textile industry
B) Agriculture
C) Information Technology
D) Tourism
What is the main reason for promoting off-grid renewable energy in Pakistan?
A) Increasing coal power
B) Enhancing rural electrification
C) Encouraging nuclear power
D) Reducing urban energy consumption
Which international agency is supporting Pakistan’s renewable energy development?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) WTO
D) NATO
Which factor limits the expansion of solar power in Pakistan?
A) Low sunlight availability
B) High initial costs
C) Lack of government policy
D) Weak demand from industries
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
A) Hydropower
B) Coal
C) Solar
D) Wind
What is the estimated hydropower potential of Pakistan?
A) 20,000 MW
B) 30,000 MW
C) 50,000 MW
D) 60,000 MW
Which government initiative promotes clean energy in Pakistan?
A) Green Pakistan Program
B) Vision 2025
C) Renewable Energy Action Plan
D) Solar for All
Which city in Pakistan has the highest potential for solar energy?
A) Islamabad
B) Karachi
C) Quetta
D) Lahore
Which renewable energy project is under development in Azad Jammu & Kashmir?
A) Dasu Hydropower Project
B) Gulpur Hydropower Project
C) Thar Coal Project
D) Jhimpir Wind Project
What is the main driver for investment in renewable energy in Pakistan?
A) Government subsidies
B) Reducing dependency on fossil fuels
C) Increasing fossil fuel production
D) Rising coal consumption
Which type of renewable energy can Pakistan use for industrial heating?
A) Hydropower
B) Wind energy
C) Biomass energy
D) Tidal energy
Which global trend is pushing Pakistan toward renewable energy?
A) Rising oil reserves
B) Climate change concerns
C) Growth of nuclear energy
D) Increasing global coal use
What is a major benefit of renewable energy for Pakistan’s economy?
A) Higher import costs
B) Job creation and energy security
C) Reduced foreign investment
D) Increased fuel dependency
Which company has invested in Pakistan’s renewable energy sector?
A) ExxonMobil
B) Vestas
C) BP
D) Shell
Which technology is essential for improving solar energy efficiency in Pakistan?
A) Coal gasification
B) Smart grid systems
C) Oil refining
D) Nuclear power plants
