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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to implement large strategic projects for water, food and energy security. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. WAPDA: administer income tax through Inland Revenue
B. WAPDA: formulate and coordinate higher-education policy
C. WAPDA: conduct inquiries and investigations under the National Accountability Ordinance
D. WAPDA: implement large strategic projects for water, food and energy security
Correct Answer: D
The task matches WAPDA's mandate to implement large strategic projects for water, food and energy security.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which activity would fall OUTSIDE WAPDA's core mandate in a question involving “issue national identity cards”?
A. develop water resources and major water infrastructure
B. plan and construct dams and reservoirs
C. operate and maintain WAPDA hydel power stations and associated assets
D. issue national identity cards
Correct Answer: D
Issue national identity cards is primarily the responsibility of another institution, not WAPDA.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which organization is most directly associated with “Diamer Basha Dam Project”?
A. National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
B. Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)
C. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
D. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
Correct Answer: C
Diamer Basha Dam Project belongs to or is administered/regulated by WAPDA.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to plan and construct dams and reservoirs. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. WAPDA: plan and construct dams and reservoirs
B. WAPDA: administer federal sales tax and federal excise duties
C. WAPDA: protect the interests of telecommunications consumers
D. WAPDA: coordinate with provincial and district disaster-management authorities
Correct Answer: A
The task matches WAPDA's mandate to plan and construct dams and reservoirs.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which of the following correctly states a core responsibility of WAPDA concerning this mandate area: support irrigation, drainage and water-resource development schemes?
A. cooperate with the IAEA on peaceful nuclear applications and technical programmes
B. support irrigation, drainage and water-resource development schemes
C. administer federal sales tax and federal excise duties
D. handle complaints and enforcement matters involving telecom licensees
Correct Answer: B
WAPDA's mandate includes the responsibility to support irrigation, drainage and water-resource development schemes.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which activity would fall OUTSIDE WAPDA's core mandate in a question involving “regulate oil and gas licenses”?
A. plan and construct dams and reservoirs
B. regulate oil and gas licenses
C. implement large strategic projects for water, food and energy security
D. develop and operate hydropower projects
Correct Answer: B
Regulate oil and gas licenses is primarily the responsibility of another institution, not WAPDA.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which statement about WAPDA's legal basis is correct?
A. WAPDA is principally governed by WAPDA Act, 1958.
B. WAPDA is principally governed by National Disaster Management Act, 2010.
C. WAPDA is principally governed by Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Articles 228-231.
D. WAPDA is principally governed by Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Act, 1973 (amended in 1984).
Correct Answer: A
The principal legal basis is WAPDA Act, 1958.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which legal framework most directly underpins WAPDA when it performs the responsibility “undertake major project planning, engineering and construction in the water and hydropower sectors”?
A. Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Articles 228-231
B. National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000
C. National Disaster Management Act, 2010
D. WAPDA Act, 1958
Correct Answer: D
WAPDA performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: WAPDA Act, 1958.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
When was WAPDA established or created in its modern form?
A. 1984
B. 1947
C. February 1958
D. 2007
Correct Answer: C
WAPDA traces its establishment/modern creation to February 1958.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
An examination question about the responsibility to “plan and construct dams and reservoirs” should most directly be placed under which organization?
A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
B. Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR)
C. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
D. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Correct Answer: C
The stated responsibility is part of WAPDA's mandate.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which association would be correct in a competitive-examination MCQ about WAPDA?
A. WAPDA — Pak Identity online services
B. WAPDA — Tarbela Dam and hydropower complex
C. WAPDA — State of Industry Report
D. WAPDA — gas revenue-requirement and prescribed-price determinations
Correct Answer: B
Tarbela Dam and hydropower complex is correctly associated with WAPDA.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
In which year/date did this WAPDA milestone occur: Mangla Dam was completed and became a cornerstone of Pakistan's water and hydropower system.
A. 1924
B. 1973
C. 2010
D. 1967
Correct Answer: D
Mangla Dam was completed and became a cornerstone of Pakistan's water and hydropower system.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
The Pakistani institution associated with “Mangla Dam and hydropower complex” has its headquarters in which city?
A. Lahore
B. Quetta
C. Rawalpindi
D. Karachi
Correct Answer: A
Mangla Dam and hydropower complex is associated with WAPDA, whose headquarters is in Lahore.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to develop and operate hydropower projects. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. WAPDA: support industrial applications of nuclear and radiation technologies
B. WAPDA: issue disaster risk information, advisories and preparedness guidance
C. WAPDA: provide scholarly and constitutional advice on Islamization of laws
D. WAPDA: develop and operate hydropower projects
Correct Answer: D
The task matches WAPDA's mandate to develop and operate hydropower projects.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which pairing is correct?
A. WAPDA — WAPDA Act, 1958
B. PAEC — WAPDA Act, 1958
C. NAB — WAPDA Act, 1958
D. NDMA — WAPDA Act, 1958
Correct Answer: A
WAPDA is principally associated with WAPDA Act, 1958.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
For exam preparation, “Warsak Hydroelectric Project” should be studied primarily under which Pakistani organization?
A. National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
B. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
C. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
D. Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)
Correct Answer: C
Warsak Hydroelectric Project is a high-yield sub-area of WAPDA.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which of the following is correctly associated with WAPDA when the examination focus is “Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project”?
A. Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
B. constitutional advice on Islamic conformity of laws
C. HEC-recognized universities and degree-awarding institutions lists
D. Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project
Correct Answer: D
Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project is directly associated with WAPDA.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
For exam preparation, “Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project” should be studied primarily under which Pakistani organization?
A. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
B. Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)
C. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
D. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Correct Answer: D
Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project is a high-yield sub-area of WAPDA.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to manage major multipurpose water and hydel projects under its mandate. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. WAPDA: prescribe standards and type-approve telecommunication terminal equipment
B. WAPDA: conduct nuclear science and technology research
C. WAPDA: prosecute accountability cases before competent courts
D. WAPDA: manage major multipurpose water and hydel projects under its mandate
Correct Answer: D
The task matches WAPDA's mandate to manage major multipurpose water and hydel projects under its mandate.
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Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Which organization is most directly associated with “Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project”?
A. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
C. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
D. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Correct Answer: C
Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project belongs to or is administered/regulated by WAPDA.