Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- 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
1
The Miraani Dam in Balochistan is built on which river?
Answer:
Dasht River
Miraani Dam is located in the Kech District on the Dasht River. It was primarily built for irrigation and providing clean drinking water to the coastal areas of Balochistan.
2
What is the 'Integrated Generation and Transmission Expansion Plan' (IGCEP)?
Answer:
A long-term planning document to determine future power needs and the least-cost generation mix
IGCEP is a dynamic planning tool used by the government (prepared by NTDC) to forecast electricity demand and plan new power plants based on the 'least-cost' principle, prioritizing hydel and local coal over expensive imports.
3
The Golen Gol Hydropower Project is located in which district?
Answer:
Chitral
Golen Gol is a 106 MW hydropower project located in Chitral. It has significantly improved the power supply in the northern areas and is known for its high-head generation capability.
4
The term 'Line Losses' in Pakistan's energy sector refers to what?
Answer:
Electricity lost during transmission and distribution due to technical issues or theft
Line losses (Technical and Non-Technical) are a major component of the circular debt. Technical losses occur in wires and transformers, while non-technical losses are primarily due to electricity theft (hooks/kunda) and poor billing recovery.
5
Which of the following dams is located in South Waziristan and was Pakistan's first multi-purpose project in the tribal areas?
Answer:
Gomal Zam Dam
Gomal Zam Dam is located in South Waziristan. It provides 17 MW of electricity and irrigates thousands of acres of land, playing a crucial role in the development of the region.
6
The '1994 Power Policy' is often credited (and criticized) for what?
Answer:
Introducing the private sector into power generation via IPPs
The 1994 policy was the first major step toward privatizing the power generation sector. While it successfully attracted foreign investment to end load-shedding at the time, it also introduced dollar-indexed tariffs that contributed to the circular debt later.
7
What is the role of the 'State Bank of Pakistan' (SBP) in the energy sector?
Answer:
Providing a financing scheme for renewable energy
The SBP has launched a special 'Refinance Scheme for Renewable Energy' to encourage businesses and households to invest in solar and wind power. It provides loans at lower interest rates to promote a 'green' economy.
8
Which province has the highest potential for wind energy in Pakistan?
Answer:
Sindh
Sindh, particularly the Gharo-Jhimpir wind corridor, possesses the most commercially viable wind speeds in Pakistan. This geographical advantage has made it the primary destination for almost all of the country's utility-scale wind power projects.
9
The 'Dasu Hydropower Project' is a run-of-the-river project located on which river?
Answer:
Indus River
Dasu is a major hydropower project located on the Indus River in the Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is being developed in stages and will be one of the largest sources of low-cost hydroelectricity.
10
What is the primary objective of the 'Alternative Energy Development Board' (AEDB)?
Answer:
To facilitate and promote renewable energy sources like solar and wind
AEDB was established to diversify Pakistan's energy mix by increasing the share of alternative and renewable energy. It acts as a facilitator for projects involving wind, solar, biomass, and small-scale hydel.