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In a PWR, ordinary water primarily serves as:
A. Only fuel
B. Coolant and moderator
C. Control-rod material
D. Radioactive waste
Correct Answer: B
A pressurized water reactor uses light water as both coolant and neutron moderator.
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The basic purpose of a reactor containment structure is to:
A. Increase electricity tariff
B. Confine radioactive material during abnormal conditions
C. Store coal
D. Cool transmission lines
Correct Answer: B
Containment provides a major physical barrier against release of radioactive material.
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C-2's operating license, after revalidation, is valid up to:
A. 2027
B. 2030
C. 2031
D. 2035
Correct Answer: C
PNRA states that C-2's operating license was revalidated up to December 2031.
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C-1's operating license was revalidated after its second Periodic Safety Review up to:
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2030
D. 2035
Correct Answer: C
PNRA states that C-1's operating license is valid through December 2030.
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A Periodic Safety Review (PSR) is mainly used to:
A. Set electricity prices
B. Reassess plant safety for continued operation
C. Calculate fuel taxes
D. Select transmission lines
Correct Answer: B
Periodic Safety Reviews reassess plant safety and support continued licensing decisions.
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The PNRA regional office responsible for regulatory oversight at Chashma is:
A. RNSD-I
B. RNSD-II
C. RNSD-III
D. RNSD-IV
Correct Answer: B
PNRA identifies Regional Nuclear Safety Directorate-II (RNSD-II) at Chashma.
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PNRA's regulatory oversight of a nuclear power plant covers:
A. Only construction
B. Only operation
C. Only decommissioning
D. The full lifecycle from site evaluation to decommissioning
Correct Answer: D
PNRA regulates the full lifecycle, including siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning.
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Which body determines electricity tariffs generally in Pakistan, rather than nuclear safety licensing?
A. PNRA
B. NEPRA
C. PAEC
D. IAEA
Correct Answer: B
NEPRA regulates Pakistan's electric power sector, while PNRA is responsible for nuclear safety regulation.
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What is PNRA's primary role regarding Chashma nuclear plants?
A. Generating electricity
B. Fuel mining
C. Nuclear safety regulation and licensing
D. Electricity tariff determination
Correct Answer: C
PNRA regulates nuclear installations through licensing, inspection, review and assessment.
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All four operating Chashma nuclear plants are under safeguards of which international organization?
A. WHO
B. IAEA
C. UNESCO
D. WTO
Correct Answer: B
PAEC states that all four operational Chashma plants are under IAEA safeguards.
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If C-5's 1,200 MWe gross capacity is added to the existing 1,330 MWe at Chashma, the site's gross capacity would become about:
A. 1,530 MWe
B. 2,200 MWe
C. 2,530 MWe
D. 3,530 MWe
Correct Answer: C
1,330 MWe + 1,200 MWe gives approximately 2,530 MWe gross capacity.
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Chashma-5 is expected to enter operation around which year according to current project information?
A. 2027
B. 2028
C. 2030
D. 2035
Correct Answer: C
Current international project information indicates operation around 2030.
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The IAEA Board of Governors approved an item-specific safeguards agreement for C-5 in:
A. 2023
B. 2024
C. 2025
D. 2026
Correct Answer: D
The IAEA Board approved an item-specific safeguards agreement for C-5 in March 2026.
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The announced 2023 deal for Chashma-5 was valued at approximately:
A. US$1.2 billion
B. US$2.5 billion
C. US$4.8 billion
D. US$10 billion
Correct Answer: C
The Chashma-5 deal announced in 2023 was reported at about US$4.8 billion.
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Which organization is the main Chinese nuclear partner associated with Chashma-5?
A. CNNC
B. Rosatom
C. EDF
D. Westinghouse
Correct Answer: A
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) is the key Chinese partner associated with the project.
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First concrete for Chashma-5 was poured in:
A. June 2023
B. December 2024
C. March 2025
D. March 2026
Correct Answer: B
First concrete was poured at the end of December 2024, marking formal construction start.
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When did PNRA issue the construction license for C-5?
A. July 2023
B. April 2024
C. 26 December 2024
D. March 2026
Correct Answer: C
PNRA issued the C-5 construction license on 26 December 2024.
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When was the groundbreaking ceremony for C-5 held?
A. 14 July 2023
B. 26 December 2024
C. 30 December 2024
D. 1 March 2026
Correct Answer: A
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on 14 July 2023.
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Who performed the groundbreaking ceremony for C-5 on 14 July 2023?
A. President of Pakistan
B. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
C. Chairman Senate
D. Governor Punjab
Correct Answer: B
PAEC records that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif performed the C-5 groundbreaking ceremony on 14 July 2023.
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Approximately what net capacity is listed for Chashma-5 by the World Nuclear Association?
A. 315 MWe
B. 650 MWe
C. 1,100 MWe
D. 1,330 MWe
Correct Answer: C
The World Nuclear Association lists about 1,100 MWe net capacity for Chashma-5.