Energy Crises and Policy in Pakistan MCQs

Which type of energy crisis has Pakistan faced in recent years?

A) Water shortage crisis

B) Gas shortage crisis

C) Electricity shortage crisis

D) Fuel shortage crisis

What is the primary source of electricity generation in Pakistan?

A) Hydropower

B) Nuclear power

C) Solar power

D) Wind power

Which organization is responsible for the regulation and development of Pakistan’s energy sector?

A) National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)

B) Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)

C) National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)

D) Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB)

Which fuel type is the most commonly used for electricity generation in Pakistan?

A) Coal

B) Natural gas

C) Oil

D) Solar

Which province in Pakistan has significant reserves of natural gas?

A) Sindh

B) Punjab

C) Balochistan

D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

What is the primary objective of Pakistan’s Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB)?

A) Regulates energy prices

B) Promotes renewable energy sources

C) Oversees oil exploration activities

D) Manages nuclear power plants

Which type of energy crisis in Pakistan is often exacerbated during peak summer months?

A) Water shortage

B) Gas shortage

C) Electricity shortage

D) Fuel shortage

Which renewable energy source has the most potential for development in Pakistan?

A) Solar energy

B) Wind energy

C) Biomass energy

D) Geothermal energy

Which international organization has supported Pakistan’s energy sector development projects?

A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

B) World Bank

C) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

D) United Nations (UN)

What is the primary reason for Pakistan’s energy crisis?

A) Lack of energy resources

B) Poor infrastructure

C) Inefficient energy utilization

D) Government policies