Energy Crises and Policy in Pakistan MCQs

Which type of energy policy is needed to address Pakistan’s energy crisis effectively?

A) Renewable energy policy

B) Energy conservation policy

C) Nuclear energy policy

D) Energy subsidy policy

What is the primary source of household cooking fuel in rural areas of Pakistan?

A) Electricity

B) Natural gas

C) Wood and biomass

D) LPG (liquefied petroleum gas)

Which energy source is used to generate electricity in Pakistan’s nuclear power plants?

A) Coal

B) Natural gas

C) Uranium

D) Solar energy

Which energy sector reform was implemented in Pakistan to attract private investment?

A) Deregulation of energy prices

B) Privatization of state-owned utilities

C) Subsidies for renewable energy projects

D) Nationalization of energy resources

Which region in Pakistan has the highest potential for wind energy generation?

A) Sindh

B) Punjab

C) Balochistan

D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

What is the primary role of Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)?

A) Manages water supply projects

B) Regulates energy prices

C) Oversees nuclear power plants

D) Develops hydropower projects

Which energy crisis has led to frequent load shedding and power outages in Pakistan?

A) Gas shortage

B) Water shortage

C) Electricity shortage

D) Oil shortage

Which renewable energy source has been underutilized in Pakistan despite its potential?

A) Solar energy

B) Wind energy

C) Biomass energy

D) Geothermal energy

Which organization in Pakistan is responsible for regulating oil and gas exploration and production?

A) NEPRA

B) OGRA

C) AEDB

D) NTDC

What is the primary reason for the high transmission and distribution losses in Pakistan’s energy sector?

A) Insufficient energy production

B) Aging infrastructure

C) Lack of skilled workforce

D) Government regulations