Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
21
The 'Net Metering' policy in Pakistan is designed to encourage which type of energy usage?
Answer:
Distributed solar power generation by consumers
Net Metering allows residential and commercial consumers who have installed solar panels to sell their surplus electricity back to the national grid. This reduces their bills and adds renewable energy to the system without large-scale government investment.
22
What is the primary function of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)?
Answer:
Regulating the midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors
OGRA regulates activities such as licensing, price determination for natural gas, and monitoring the quality and safety standards of oil, CNG, LPG, and LNG across Pakistan.
23
Which entity is the market leader in the oil exploration and production (E&P) sector in Pakistan?
Answer:
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)
OGDCL is the largest E&P company in Pakistan, holding the largest portfolio of oil and gas acreage. It is responsible for a significant portion of the country's domestic oil and gas production, reducing the reliance on imports.
24
The K-2 and K-3 nuclear power plants in Karachi use which specific reactor technology?
Answer:
Hualong One (HPR1000)
K-2 and K-3 are state-of-the-art nuclear plants built with Chinese assistance. They utilize the Hualong One (HPR1000) third-generation pressurized water reactor technology, each contributing 1,100 MW of base-load power to the Karachi region.
25
Which dam is proposed to be the largest water storage project on the Indus River after Tarbela?
Answer:
Diamer-Bhasha Dam
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is a massive project under construction on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is designed to provide 4,500 MW of power and store over 6 million acre-feet of water, significantly increasing Pakistan's water security.
26
What is the significance of the Matiari-Lahore transmission line?
Answer:
It is Pakistan's first High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) line
The Matiari-Lahore 660kV HVDC line is a landmark CPEC project. Unlike traditional AC lines, HVDC technology allows for the efficient transmission of large amounts of power over long distances (approx. 878 km) with minimal losses, connecting southern power plants to northern load centers.
27
The CASA-1000 project is designed to bring electricity to Pakistan from which region?
Answer:
Central Asia
CASA-1000 (Central Asia-South Asia power project) aims to export surplus hydroelectricity from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Afghanistan and Pakistan. This regional cooperation helps utilize summer hydel surpluses from Central Asia to meet South Asia's peak demand.
28
Which company is responsible for the distribution of natural gas in Northern and Central Pakistan?
Answer:
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)
SNGPL serves consumers in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Its counterpart, SSGC, handles gas distribution for Sindh and Balochistan. Both are public limited companies listed on the stock exchange.
29
The Karot Hydropower Project, completed under CPEC, is built on which river?
Answer:
Jhelum
The 720 MW Karot Hydropower Project is a significant hydel project on the Jhelum River. It is a 'run-of-the-river' project that provides clean energy to the national grid and was developed through private investment from China.
30
Which refinery is the largest in Pakistan in terms of installed capacity?
Answer:
Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO)
PARCO, located at Mahmood Kot near Multan, is the largest refinery and pipeline operator in Pakistan. It is a joint venture between the Government of Pakistan and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, playing a vital role in the country's strategic energy security.