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
41
The Jhimpir Wind Corridor, which houses numerous wind farms, is located in which province?
Answer:
Sindh
Jhimpir is a town in the Thatta District of Sindh and is known as the heart of Pakistan's wind energy sector. The region has been identified as having ideal wind speeds for power generation, leading to the establishment of multiple wind farms by both domestic and international investors.
42
Where is the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Park, the first large-scale solar energy project in Pakistan, situated?
Answer:
Bahawalpur
The Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Park (QASPP) is located in the Cholistan Desert near Bahawalpur, Punjab. It was the first utility-scale solar plant in the country, launched to harness the region's high solar irradiance as part of the shift toward renewable energy under CPEC.
43
The Thar Coal field, one of the largest lignite coal reserves in the world, is located in which province?
Answer:
Sindh
The Thar Coal field is located in the Tharparkar District of Sindh. It contains massive reserves of lignite (brown coal), which the government is now actively utilizing through projects like the Engro Thar Block II to reduce the country's dependence on expensive imported coal for power generation.
44
Pakistan's first nuclear power plant, KANUPP, was established in Karachi with the assistance of which country?
Answer:
Canada
The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP-1) was established in 1972 with the technical and financial assistance of Canada. It marked Pakistan's entry into the field of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, though more recent nuclear projects like K-2 and K-3 have been built with Chinese cooperation.
45
What is the primary source of power generation in Pakistan's current energy mix?
Answer:
Thermal (Fossil Fuels)
Despite efforts to shift toward renewables, thermal power (generated from furnace oil, natural gas, and coal) remains the dominant source in Pakistan's energy mix. It accounts for more than half of the total electricity generated, though it is often criticized for being expensive due to reliance on imported fuels.
46
Which power plant is the largest producer of hydroelectricity in Pakistan?
Answer:
Tarbela Dam
Tarbela Dam, located on the Indus River, is the largest hydroelectric power station in Pakistan. With its recent extensions (T4 and T5), it has a significantly higher generation capacity than Mangla, making it the primary contributor of clean, renewable energy to the national grid.