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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with A major structural cause of circular debt is?
A. Export diversification
B. Gap between sector costs and recoveries
C. Population census
D. High literacy alone
Correct Answer: B
Tariff-cost gaps, losses, low recoveries and delayed subsidies can create persistent cash shortfalls.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Circular debt in the power sector is best described as?
A. A climate treaty
B. A provincial land tax
C. Accumulated unpaid obligations across the electricity supply chain
D. Foreign exchange reserves
Correct Answer: C
Circular debt arises when cash shortfalls and unpaid obligations accumulate among consumers, DISCOs, CPPA-G, generators, fuel suppliers and government entities.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Combined nuclear power capacity cited for FY2026?
A. 17,137 MW
B. 2,530 MW
C. 4,530 MW
D. 3,530 MW
Correct Answer: D
Six nuclear power plants had combined capacity of 3,530 MW.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Number of nuclear power plants cited in the Economic Survey?
A. Four
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Five
Correct Answer: B
The Economic Survey notes six nuclear power plants.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Commercial share of electricity consumption?
A. 8.4%
B. 47.4%
C. 3.1%
D. 31.5%
Correct Answer: A
Commercial consumers accounted for 8.4% of electricity consumption.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Agriculture share of electricity consumption?
A. 3.1%
B. 8.4%
C. 31.5%
D. 47.4%
Correct Answer: A
Agriculture used 3.1% of electricity consumption.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Industrial share of electricity consumption?
A. 47.4%
B. 3.1%
C. 8.4%
D. 31.5%
Correct Answer: D
Industry accounted for 31.5% of electricity consumption.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Household share of electricity consumption?
A. 47.4%
B. 8.4%
C. 31.5%
D. 3.1%
Correct Answer: A
Households used 47.4% of electricity consumption.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Electricity consumption during July-March FY2026?
A. 49,651 GWh
B. 92,835 GWh
C. 83,143 GWh
D. 17,137 GWh
Correct Answer: C
Electricity consumption stood at 83,143 GWh.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Renewables share in electricity generation during July-March FY2026?
A. 7.1%
B. 20.3%
C. 4.5%
D. 18.5%
Correct Answer: C
Renewables supplied 4.5% of generation in the cited period.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Nuclear share in electricity generation during July-March FY2026?
A. 20.3%
B. 4.5%
C. 18.5%
D. 7.1%
Correct Answer: C
Nuclear supplied 18.5% of electricity generation.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Thermal share in electricity generation during July-March FY2026?
A. 30.1%
B. 18.5%
C. 49.2%
D. 46.9%
Correct Answer: D
Thermal generation accounted for 46.9% of output.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Hydel share in electricity generation during July-March FY2026?
A. 46.9%
B. 23.4%
C. 18.5%
D. 30.1%
Correct Answer: D
Hydel supplied 30.1% of electricity generation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Electricity generation during July-March FY2026?
A. 92,835 GWh
B. 83,143 GWh
C. 17,137 GWh
D. 49,651 GWh
Correct Answer: A
Electricity generation totaled 92,835 GWh during July-March FY2026.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Renewables share in installed electricity capacity?
A. 20.3%
B. 23.4%
C. 30.1%
D. 4.5%
Correct Answer: A
Renewables accounted for 20.3% of installed capacity in the cited survey.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Nuclear share in installed electricity capacity?
A. 7.1%
B. 18.5%
C. 20.3%
D. 4.5%
Correct Answer: A
Nuclear accounted for 7.1% of installed capacity.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Thermal share in installed electricity capacity?
A. 20.3%
B. 23.4%
C. 49.2%
D. 46.9%
Correct Answer: C
Thermal sources represented 49.2% of installed electricity capacity.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Hydel share in installed electricity capacity?
A. 30.1%
B. 20.3%
C. 23.4%
D. 7.1%
Correct Answer: C
Hydel accounted for 23.4% of installed capacity in the Economic Survey.
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Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
Which of the following is correctly associated with Pakistan's total installed electricity capacity reported for July-March FY2026?
A. 59,651 MW
B. 92,835 MW
C. 49,651 MW
D. 39,651 MW
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 reports installed electricity capacity of 49,651 MW.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Pakistan Energy Sector and Circular Debt 2026
What is the correct value/answer for Improving electricity bill collection would most directly?
A. Increase glacial melt
B. Change the exchange-rate regime
C. Reduce exports
D. Improve sector cash flow
Correct Answer: D
Higher recoveries improve liquidity and reduce unpaid obligations across the supply chain.