Energy Crisis in Pakistan – Causes and Solutions 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is one of the primary causes of the energy crisis in Pakistan? (A) Overpopulation (B) Political stability (C) Inefficient energy infrastructure (D) Technological advancement 2. : Which sector consumes the largest portion of electricity in Pakistan? (A) Agriculture (B) Industrial (C) Domestic (D) Commercial 3. : Which of the following is a renewable energy source? (A) Coal (B) Natural Gas (C) Solar (D) Furnace Oil 4. : Which Pakistani city has a major nuclear power plant named KANUPP? (A) Lahore (B) Karachi (C) Islamabad (D) Quetta 5. : What is circular debt in Pakistan’s energy sector? (A) Repeated taxes on electricity (B) Unpaid government subsidies to power producers (C) Overcharging customers (D) Exporting electricity illegally 6. : What does NEPRA stand for? (A) National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (B) National Energy Planning and Resource Authority (C) New Energy Production and Regulation Agency (D) None of the above 7. : What is a major disadvantage of using furnace oil for power generation? (A) High efficiency (B) Low emissions (C) High cost and pollution (D) Easily available 8. : Which province in Pakistan has the highest potential for wind energy? (A) Punjab (B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (C) Sindh (D) Balochistan 9. : What is the average electricity shortfall in Pakistan during peak summer? (A) 500 MW (B) 2,000 MW (C) 5,000 MW (D) 8,000 MW 10. : What is one solution to reduce transmission and distribution losses in Pakistan? (A) Increase subsidies (B) Privatize the power sector (C) Upgrade infrastructure (D) Import electricity 11. : Which type of energy project is Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park? (A) Wind (B) Nuclear (C) Solar (D) Hydro 12. : Tarbela Dam contributes mainly to which type of energy production? (A) Thermal (B) Wind (C) Hydroelectric (D) Nuclear 13. : What is the role of WAPDA in Pakistan’s energy sector? (A) Manages nuclear power plants (B) Regulates private oil companies (C) Oversees water and power development (D) Sets electricity tariffs 14. : Which fossil fuel is most abundant in Pakistan? (A) Oil (B) Natural Gas (C) Coal (D) Uranium 15. : What is the impact of energy theft on the power sector? (A) Increases government revenue (B) Reduces consumer tariffs (C) Increases circular debt (D) Improves distribution 16. : Which country has helped Pakistan in building nuclear power plants? (A) USA (B) France (C) China (D) Iran 17. : What is the main purpose of energy conservation policies? (A) Increase import of energy (B) Reduce energy demand (C) Raise tariffs (D) Promote fossil fuels 18. : Which Pakistani institution oversees power tariff approvals? (A) WAPDA (B) PESCO (C) NEPRA (D) K-Electric 19. : Load shedding is caused by: (A) Overproduction (B) Lack of demand (C) Power shortage (D) Transmission faults only 20. : Which region in Pakistan is rich in Thar coal reserves? (A) Punjab (B) Balochistan (C) Sindh (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 21. : What is the major cause of gas shortages in Pakistan? (A) Decreasing local production (B) Increased rainfall (C) Overuse of solar energy (D) Low electricity demand 22. : What type of fuel do RLNG power plants use? (A) Furnace Oil (B) Diesel (C) Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (D) Solar 23. : How can Pakistan reduce reliance on imported energy? (A) Invest in fossil fuels (B) Reduce taxes (C) Develop renewable energy (D) Increase subsidies 24. : What percentage of Pakistan’s energy mix is renewable (approximate)? (A) 10% (B) 25% (C) 50% (D) 75% 25. : Which country has signed several energy MOUs with Pakistan under CPEC? (A) Russia (B) China (C) UAE (D) Turkey 26. : Which is a negative environmental effect of coal-based energy? (A) Low cost (B) Reduced CO2 (C) Air pollution (D) Fertility increase 27. : Which authority deals with petroleum policy in Pakistan? (A) OGRA (B) NEPRA (C) WAPDA (D) PPL 28. : What does IPP stand for in the power sector? (A) Independent Petroleum Provider (B) Internal Power Production (C) Independent Power Producer (D) International Power Program 29. : What is one key issue with IPPs in Pakistan? (A) Too much energy (B) Expensive tariffs (C) Reduced consumption (D) Government ownership 30. : Which renewable energy resource is best for Balochistan? (A) Wind (B) Hydel (C) Solar (D) Biomass 31. : Which region of Pakistan is most suitable for hydropower projects? (A) Sindh (B) Punjab (C) Northern Areas (D) Karachi 32. : A major flaw in Pakistan’s energy policy is: (A) Overinvestment in renewables (B) Lack of long-term planning (C) High wages for workers (D) Low number of IPPs 33. : What is net metering? (A) Tracking oil imports (B) Selling excess electricity to the grid (C) Calculating water levels (D) Estimating fuel prices 34. : What is the role of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB)? (A) Set fuel prices (B) Promote renewable energy (C) Approve IPPs (D) Manage national grid 35. : Which fuel type has the highest carbon emissions? (A) Natural Gas (B) Coal (C) Solar (D) Wind 36. : What is an economic impact of the energy crisis? (A) Improved exports (B) Business growth (C) Reduced industrial output (D) Balanced budgets 37. : What is a benefit of solar panels in homes? (A) Increase in property tax (B) Dependency on grid (C) Reduced electricity bills (D) Increased fuel consumption 38. : What role can energy audits play in solving the crisis? (A) Detect electricity theft (B) Increase oil imports (C) Promote fossil fuels (D) Reduce efficiency 39. : What is a major cause of inefficiency in the power sector? (A) High foreign investment (B) Aging transmission systems (C) Use of renewable energy (D) Low demand 40. : What can be a sustainable solution to the energy crisis? (A) Dependence on IPPs (B) Long-term renewable energy strategy (C) Importing more gas (D) Limiting solar energy 41. : Which international institution often funds Pakistan’s energy projects? (A) WHO (B) IMF (C) World Bank (D) FAO 42. : What is a consequence of load shedding on education? (A) More computer use (B) Better attendance (C) Disruption in studies (D) Reduced energy use 43. : Which Pakistani university has a major research project on solar energy? (A) University of Karachi (B) NUST (C) Punjab University (D) GIKI 44. : What does “energy diversification” mean? (A) Using only one energy source (B) Shifting focus to oil (C) Utilizing multiple energy sources (D) Reducing energy access 45. : Which gas pipeline project is linked to Pakistan? (A) Nord Stream (B) TAPI (C) Keystone (D) South Stream 46. : What is a key reason for low hydropower generation in winter? (A) Monsoon rains (B) Drought (C) Freezing of water sources (D) Dam collapse 47. : Who is responsible for collecting electricity bills in Pakistan? (A) WAPDA (B) NEPRA (C) Distribution companies (DISCOs) (D) Ministry of Energy 48. : What is an example of an off-grid energy solution? (A) Hydropower dam (B) National grid (C) Solar home systems (D) Grid station 49. : What is the purpose of energy subsidies in Pakistan? (A) Discourage usage (B) Reduce consumer costs (C) Increase taxes (D) Support importers 50. : What is the main aim of energy efficiency programs? (A) Increase consumption (B) Waste more energy (C) Use less energy for same output (D) Encourage blackouts