Energy Crisis and Power Sector in Pakistan MCQS

1. What is the primary cause of the energy crisis in Pakistan?
(A) Excessive renewable energy use
(B) Surplus electricity production
(C) Poor energy management and circular debt
(D) Export of energy to neighboring countries

2. What is the major source of electricity generation in Pakistan?
(A) Solar energy
(B) Hydropower
(C) Nuclear power
(D) Thermal (fossil fuels)

3. What does the term “circular debt” in Pakistan’s power sector refer to?
(A) Fluctuating currency exchange rates
(B) Repeated import of fuel
(C) Unpaid bills piling up across the energy supply chain
(D) Excessive power supply over demand

4. Which government initiative aims to overcome energy shortages in Pakistan?
(A) Roshan Pakistan Programme
(B) Vision 2030
(C) Power for All Project
(D) National Energy Policy

5. The Neelum–Jhelum Hydropower Project is located in which province?
(A) Punjab
(B) Balochistan
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Azad Jammu & Kashmir

6. Which organization regulates electricity generation and distribution in Pakistan?
(A) PEPCO
(B) NEPRA
(C) WAPDA
(D) OGRA

7. What role does CPEC play in Pakistan’s power sector?
(A) Decreasing foreign dependency
(B) Providing education and training
(C) Establishing several power generation projects
(D) Promoting cultural exchange

8. Which renewable energy source is most potential for development in Pakistan?
(A) Geothermal
(B) Wind and solar
(C) Nuclear
(D) Biomass

9. Which Pakistani province has the highest hydropower potential?
(A) Sindh
(B) Balochistan
(C) Punjab
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

10. What is the function of WAPDA in the energy sector?
(A) Regulate oil imports
(B) Generate and manage water and power resources
(C) Monitor gas usage
(D) Build highways and infrastructure