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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which of the following correctly states a core responsibility of OGRA concerning this mandate area: promote competition, investment and efficiency in regulated oil and ga?
A. grant licences or regulatory permissions for electric-power activities as required by law
B. support civil-registration and family-record services
C. promote transparent and efficient economic regulation of the power sector
D. promote competition, investment and efficiency in regulated oil and gas activities
Correct Answer: D
OGRA's mandate includes the responsibility to promote competition, investment and efficiency in regulated oil and gas activities.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
When was OGRA established or created in its modern form?
A. 2002
B. 2023
C. 1924
D. 28 March 2002
Correct Answer: D
OGRA traces its establishment/modern creation to 28 March 2002.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which legal framework most directly underpins OGRA when it performs the responsibility “determine or recommend regulated tariff and price components where the law assigns OGRA that role”?
A. National Disaster Management Act, 2010
B. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002
C. WAPDA Act, 1958
D. Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996
Correct Answer: B
OGRA performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which headquarters pairing is correct?
A. OGRA — Islamabad
B. OGRA — Lahore
C. OGRA — Karachi
D. OGRA — Peshawar
Correct Answer: A
OGRA is headquartered in Islamabad.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which regulator handles the electric-power sector rather than OGRA?
A. NAB
B. PCSIR
C. NEPRA
D. NADRA
Correct Answer: C
NEPRA regulates electric power; OGRA regulates oil and gas activities.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which organization is most directly associated with “public hearings on regulated oil and gas matters”?
A. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
C. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
D. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Correct Answer: A
public hearings on regulated oil and gas matters belongs to or is administered/regulated by OGRA.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
As of 2026-08-19, who heads OGRA?
A. Barrister Nabeel Ahmed Awan
B. Waseem Mukhtar
C. Allama Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi
D. Maj Gen (R) Hafeez ur Rehman
Correct Answer: A
As verified for 2026-08-19, Barrister Nabeel Ahmed Awan heads OGRA. Leadership is time-sensitive.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which of the following correctly states a core responsibility of OGRA concerning this mandate area: regulate prescribed activities in Pakistan's midstream and downstream ?
A. formulate and coordinate higher-education policy
B. coordinate international cooperation in peaceful space activities
C. operate research facilities and specialized scientific institutes
D. regulate prescribed activities in Pakistan's midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors
Correct Answer: D
OGRA's mandate includes the responsibility to regulate prescribed activities in Pakistan's midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
The Pakistani institution associated with “technical and safety standards for regulated petroleum activities” has its headquarters in which city?
A. Peshawar
B. Multan
C. Islamabad
D. Karachi
Correct Answer: C
technical and safety standards for regulated petroleum activities is associated with OGRA, whose headquarters is in Islamabad.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority is commonly known by which abbreviation?
A. OGRA
B. WAPDA
C. HEC
D. PCSIR
Correct Answer: A
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority is abbreviated as OGRA.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which activity would fall OUTSIDE OGRA's core mandate in a question involving “attest university degrees”?
A. attest university degrees
B. promote competition, investment and efficiency in regulated oil and gas activities
C. protect consumer interests and handle complaints within its jurisdiction
D. determine or recommend regulated tariff and price components where the law assigns OGRA that role
Correct Answer: A
Attest university degrees is primarily the responsibility of another institution, not OGRA.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which of the following is correctly associated with OGRA when the examination focus is “CNG licensing”?
A. disaster preparedness advisories
B. CNG licensing
C. Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
D. taxpayer registration and National Tax Number processes
Correct Answer: B
CNG licensing is directly associated with OGRA.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which Pakistani organization is primarily responsible to regulate prescribed activities in Pakistan's midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors?
A. National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
C. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
D. National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
Correct Answer: C
This responsibility belongs primarily to OGRA.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which legal framework most directly underpins OGRA when it performs the responsibility “regulate prescribed activities in Pakistan's midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors”?
A. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002
B. National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000
C. WAPDA Act, 1958
D. Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996
Correct Answer: A
OGRA performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
What is the full form of OGRA?
A. National Disaster Management Authority
B. Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
C. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority
D. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
Correct Answer: C
OGRA stands for Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which legal framework most directly underpins OGRA when it performs the responsibility “protect consumer interests and handle complaints within its jurisdiction”?
A. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002
B. Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Articles 228-231
C. Pakistan National Space Policy and the federal framework governing SUPARCO
D. National Disaster Management Act, 2010
Correct Answer: A
OGRA performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to set and enforce technical, safety and performance standards for regulated activities. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. OGRA: formulate and coordinate higher-education policy
B. OGRA: support quality assurance and accreditation frameworks
C. OGRA: set and enforce technical, safety and performance standards for regulated activities
D. OGRA: handle complaints and enforcement matters involving telecom licensees
Correct Answer: C
The task matches OGRA's mandate to set and enforce technical, safety and performance standards for regulated activities.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
An examination question about the responsibility to “protect consumer interests and handle complaints within its jurisdiction” should most directly be placed under which organization?
A. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
B. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
C. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
D. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Correct Answer: A
The stated responsibility is part of OGRA's mandate.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Which activity would fall OUTSIDE OGRA's core mandate in a question involving “license telecom operators”?
A. license telecom operators
B. promote competition, investment and efficiency in regulated oil and gas activities
C. regulate prescribed activities in Pakistan's midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors
D. license and regulate CNG, LPG and LNG activities under applicable rules
Correct Answer: A
License telecom operators is primarily the responsibility of another institution, not OGRA.
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Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to determine or recommend regulated tariff and price components where the law assigns OGRA that role. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. OGRA: determine or recommend regulated tariff and price components where the law assigns OGRA that role
B. OGRA: maintain secure national demographic and biometric databases
C. OGRA: support industrial innovation and value addition
D. OGRA: conduct public awareness activities against corruption
Correct Answer: A
The task matches OGRA's mandate to determine or recommend regulated tariff and price components where the law assigns OGRA that role.