Top 220 Most Repeated Power Sector MCQs for Bangladesh Govt Job Exams – PGCB, BPDB, EGCB, WGPDCL, BREB, BIFPCL, BCPCL, RPCL, CGPGCL, DPDC, DESCO, NESCO, SREDA & More (With Answers & Explanations)

Master the Bangladesh power sector job exams with these 220 most important MCQs, covering  BPDB, EGCB, WGPDCL, BREB, BIFPCL, BCPCL, RPCL, CGPGCL, DPDC, DESCO, NESCO, SREDA, PGCB, and more. All questions come with correct answers and explanations to ensure 100% exam confidence.

No	Question	Options	CA	Explanation
1	What is the highest transmission voltage used in Bangladesh?	A) 132 kV   B) 230 kV   C) 400 kV   D) 765 kV	C	400 kV lines are now used in the national grid for long-distance transmission. 765kV is upcoming Grid voltage.
2	Which body manages the national transmission grid in Bangladesh?	A) BPDB  B) PGCB  C) BREB  D) DESCO	B	Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) is responsible for transmission network operations.
3	What is the full form of BPDB?	A) Bangladesh Power Distribution Board  B) Bangladesh Power Development Board  C) Board of Power Distribution Bangladesh  D) None	B	BPDB stands for Bangladesh Power Development Board.
4	Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Station is located in which district?	A) Khulna  B) Rangamati  C) Sylhet  D) Bogura	B	It’s the only hydro power station in Bangladesh, located in Rangamati.
5	Which organization is responsible for rural electrification?	A) PGCB  B) BPDB  C) REB  D) DPDC	C	Rural Electrification Board (REB) oversees rural electricity via Palli Bidyut Samities.
6	Which energy source dominates Bangladesh’s power generation mix?	A) Nuclear  B) Hydro  C) Natural Gas  D) Coal	C	Over 50% of electricity is generated using natural gas.
7	Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is being built in collaboration with which country?	A) India  B) China  C) Russia  D) USA	C	Russia’s Rosatom is constructing Rooppur NPP.
8	Which city is served by DESCO?	A) Dhaka South  B) Chittagong  C) Dhaka North  D) Rajshahi	C	DESCO serves the northern parts of Dhaka city.
9	Which plan outlines Bangladesh’s long-term power generation targets?	A) SDG-7  B) PSMP-2041  C) VISION-2021  D) REB Master Plan	B	Power System Master Plan 2041 outlines generation, transmission, and mix targets.
10	What is the installed capacity of Kaptai Hydro Station?	A) 50 MW  B) 100 MW  C) 230 MW  D) 500 MW	C	Kaptai has 230 MW installed hydro capacity.
11	Which is the first coal-fired power plant in Bangladesh?	A) Barapukuria  B) Rampal  C) Matarbari  D) Payra	A	Barapukuria in Dinajpur is the first coal-based plant.
12	What does PGCB stand for?	A) Public Grid of Central Bangladesh  B) Power Grid Company of Bangladesh  C) Power Group for Clean Bangladesh  D) Power Generation Corp of BD	B	PGCB manages the power transmission grid.
13	What frequency is used in Bangladesh power systems?	A) 60 Hz  B) 55 Hz  C) 50 Hz  D) 40 Hz	C	Like most South Asian countries, Bangladesh uses 50 Hz frequency.
14	Who is responsible for power generation in Dhaka’s industrial zones?	A) BPDB  B) RPCL  C) DPDC  D) BREB	B	Rural Power Company Ltd (RPCL) is active in industrial zones.
15	Which of the following is NOT a distribution company in Bangladesh?	A) DPDC  B) WZPDCL  C) DESCO  D) PGCB	D	PGCB is a transmission (not distribution) company.
16	Which city is covered by WZPDCL?	A) Rangpur  B) Barisal  C) Khulna  D) Sylhet	B&C	West Zone Power Distribution Company Ltd. serves Khulna and Barisal areas.
17	The Payra power plant is based on which fuel?	A) Gas  B) Coal  C) Oil  D) Nuclear	B	It’s a coal-fired power plant.
18	What is the name of the regulatory body for electricity in Bangladesh?	A) BPDB  B) BER  C) BERC  D) ERB	C	Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) regulates tariffs and standards.
19	Matarbari Power Project is located in which district?	A) Chittagong  B) Cox’s Bazar  C) Noakhali  D) Khulna	B	It’s located in Matarbari, Cox’s Bazar.
20	Which of these is a private power producer in Bangladesh?	A) Ashuganj Power Ltd  B) Summit Power  C) RPCL  D) PGCB	B	Summit is a major private Independent Power Producer (IPP).
21	What type of power plant is Rooppur?	A) Thermal  B) Hydro  C) Gas  D) Nuclear	D	Rooppur is Bangladesh’s first and only nuclear power plant, under construction.
22	What is the main source of electricity generation in Bangladesh?	A) Coal  B) Solar  C) Gas  D) Nuclear	C	Natural gas is the primary fuel for power generation in the country.
23	The power frequency in Bangladesh is:	A) 60 Hz  B) 55 Hz  C) 50 Hz  D) 40 Hz	C	Bangladesh follows the 50 Hz standard AC frequency.
24	Rampal power plant is a joint venture between Bangladesh and:	A) China  B) India  C) Russia  D) USA	B	Rampal coal power plant is a joint project of BPDB & NTPC (India).
25	Which organization deals with nuclear safety in Bangladesh?	A) BPDB  B) PGCB  C) BAEC  D) BERC	C	Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) oversees nuclear safety and policy.
26	How much installed capacity is targeted in PSMP-2041?	A) 20,000 MW  B) 40,000 MW  C) 60,000 MW  D) 78,000 MW	D	Power System Master Plan 2041 targets 60,000–78,000 MW total installed capacity.
27	Which one is not a distribution company in Bangladesh?	A) DESCO  B) WZPDCL  C) PGCB  D) DPDC	C	PGCB handles transmission, not distribution.
28	Which fuel is not currently used significantly in Bangladesh?	A) Natural gas  B) Diesel  C) Uranium  D) Coal	C	Uranium will be used in Rooppur but not yet active.
29	What is the full form of REB?	A) Rural Electricity Board  B) Rural Electrification Board  C) Renewable Energy Board  D) Regional Electricity Board	B	Rural Electrification Board (REB) oversees rural grid expansion.
30	The Payra 1320 MW power plant is jointly developed by Bangladesh and:	A) India  B) China  C) Japan  D) South Korea	B	A joint venture between BPDB & China National Machinery developed Payra coal plant.
31	What does BERC stand for?	A) Bangladesh Energy Regulation Council  B) Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission  C) Bangladesh Electricity Regulatory Corporation  D) Bangladesh Electricity Research Center	B	BERC is the energy regulatory body that fixes tariffs and sets rules.
32	What kind of generation is targeted under "Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan"?	A) Coal based  B) Diesel based  C) Renewable  D) Nuclear	C	The plan focuses on renewables like solar and wind to reduce emissions.
33	What is the name of the IPP that supplies power from Meghnaghat?	A) Sinha Power  B) Orion Power  C) Summit Power  D) Desh Energy	C	Summit Meghnaghat is a major independent power producer.
34	LNG terminals in Bangladesh are mainly for:	A) Export  B) Import  C) Storage  D) Local production	B	Bangladesh imports LNG through terminals to meet gas demand.
35	What’s the common substation voltage between transmission and distribution?	A) 230 kV  B) 132 kV  C) 33 kV  D) 11 kV	C	33 kV substations act as the link between transmission and distribution networks.
36	Who owns and operates the Kaptai Hydroelectric Plant?	A) PGCB  B) WZPDCL  C) BPDB  D) REB	C	BPDB owns and operates the Kaptai Hydroelectric Project.
37	How many units are there in Rooppur Nuclear Plant?	A) 1 B) 2  C) 3 D) 4	B	Rooppur has 2 VVER-1200 reactors, each 1200 MW capacity.
38	Bangladesh signed Rooppur agreement with Rosatom in which year?	A) 2010  B) 2012  C) 2014  D) 2015	B	Bangladesh signed initial deal with Rosatom in 2012.
39	Who is responsible for electricity supply in Dhaka South?	A) WZPDCL  B) DPDC  C) REB  D) DESCO	B	DPDC (Dhaka Power Distribution Company) serves the south zone of Dhaka.
40	The highest percentage of rural electrification is under:	A) PGCB  B) BREB  C) DPDC  D) Summit	B	Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) via PBS handles rural coverage.
41	What is the typical distribution voltage in rural areas?	A) 230 kV  B) 33 kV  C) 11 kV  D) 132 kV	C	11 kV feeders are used in rural electrification via REB.
42	What does SDG-7 focus on?	A) Gender equality  B) Universal health  C) Clean energy  D) Infrastructure	C	SDG-7 ensures access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.
43	What kind of plant is Haripur Power Station?	A) Gas  B) Hydro  C) Coal  D) Nuclear	A	Haripur plant is a gas-fired combined cycle power station.
44	The largest solar power plant in Bangladesh is located in:	A) Rajshahi  B) Feni  C) Cox’s Bazar  D) Jamalpur	B	Feni solar plant is currently one of the largest operating in the country. It's always updating as new solar project ongoing.
45	What does IPP stand for?	A) Independent Power Producer  B) Integrated Power Plant  C) International Power Policy  D) Infrastructure Power Plan	A	IPPs are private entities that generate and sell electricity.
46	First Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Bangladesh was:	A) Summit Power  B) Khulna Power Company Ltd  C) Orion Power  D) Sinha Power	B	Khulna Power Company Ltd (KPCL) was one of the earliest IPPs.
47	What does CCGT stand for in power generation?	A) Closed Cycle Gas Turbine  B) Combined Cycle Gas Turbine  C) Clean Coal Gas Turbine  D) Controlled Coal Gas Turbine	B	CCGT combines gas and steam turbines for higher efficiency.
48	Peaking plants in Bangladesh typically use:	A) Coal  B) Gas  C) Diesel  D) Nuclear	C	Peaking units like rental power plants often run on diesel or HFO.
49	Ghorashal is famous for which type of power station?	A) Hydro  B) Solar  C) Thermal  D) Nuclear	C	Ghorashal has one of the largest gas-fired thermal stations.
50	Under PSMP-2041, what is the targeted share of renewable energy?	A) 10% B) 15%  C) 20% D) 40%	C	The target is 20% of electricity from renewable sources by 2041.
51	Which company serves electricity to the Chittagong metropolitan area?	A) PGCB  B) BPDB  C) DPDC  D) BREB	B	BPDB directly supplies power to Chittagong metro.
52	Which body is responsible for fixing electricity tariffs in Bangladesh?	A) PGCB  B) BERC  C) BPDB  D) MoPEMR	B	BERC (Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission) sets tariffs and rules.
53	Matarbari Coal Power Plant is being supported by:	A) JICA  B) AIIB  C) World Bank  D) IMF	A	Japan’s JICA is funding Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Power Plant.
54	In grid operation, the term “load shedding” refers to:	A) Adding extra load  B) Reducing generation  C) Deliberate power cut  D) Line loss	C	Load shedding is the planned interruption of power supply due to demand-supply mismatch.
55	Peak electricity demand in Bangladesh usually occurs during:	A) Early morning  B) Noon  C) Evening  D) Midnight	C	Evening hours (6–9 PM) show peak demand due to lighting, cooling.
56	What is the full form of DPDC?	A) Dhaka Power Development Corporation  B) Dhaka Power Distribution Company  C) Dhaka Power Dispatch Centre  D) Dhaka Power Delivery Circle	B	DPDC is responsible for distributing electricity in Dhaka South and adjacent areas.
57	What type of turbine is used in Kaptai Hydro Station?	A) Pelton  B) Francis  C) Kaplan  D) Crossflow	C	Kaplan turbines are used in Kaptai's medium-head hydro station.
58	Rooppur Nuclear Plant's VVER technology is originally from:	A) Germany  B) Japan  C) Russia  D) France	C	VVER is Russian-designed pressurized water reactor technology.
59	Which of these is NOT a generation company?	A) EGCB  B) APSCL  C) PGCB  D) RPCL	C	PGCB deals with transmission, not generation.
60	REB operates through:	A) Union Committees  B) NGOs  C) Local Cooperatives (PBS)  D) Municipalities	C	Palli Bidyut Samiti (PBS) are rural cooperatives under REB.
61	Total installed electricity generation capacity in Bangladesh (as of 2024) is approximately:	A) 12,000 MW  B) 22,000 MW  C) 29,000 MW  D) 35,000 MW	C	Installed capacity reached around 29,000 MW in 2024.
62	What is the main challenge of integrating solar power into the grid?	A) High cost  B) Low demand  C) Intermittency  D) Grid voltage	C	Intermittency is the main issue—sunlight varies with time/weather.
63	Which component steps down voltage for distribution?	A) Generator  B) Busbar  C) Distribution transformer  D) Rectifier	C	Distribution transformers reduce voltage for consumer delivery.
64	What is the common consumer-level supply voltage in Bangladesh?	A) 11 kV  B) 400 V (3-phase)  C) 6.6 kV  D) 132 kV	B	Households and small businesses use 400 V (3-phase) or 230 V (single-phase).
65	Which of the following is a combined cycle power plant?	A) Kaptai HPP  B) Siddhirganj  C) Rooppur  D) Rampal	B	Siddhirganj is a gas-fired combined cycle power plant.
66	WZPDCL operates mainly in which zones?	A) East Zone  B) West Zone  C) Dhaka Zone  D) North Zone	B	WZPDCL = West Zone Power Distribution Company Ltd.
67	What is a grid substation?	A) Generating unit  B) Distribution office  C) Voltage transformation center  D) Customer meter	C	Substations transform voltage levels between transmission and distribution.
68	Which component protects grid equipment during overcurrent?	A) Isolator  B) Transformer  C) Circuit Breaker  D) Reactor	C	Circuit breakers protect equipment by interrupting fault current.
69	“Frequency” in power system refers to:	A) Voltage level  B) Power factor  C) Oscillations per second  D) Current strength	C	Frequency = number of AC cycles per second (Hz).
70	What is the function of a capacitor bank in substations?	A) Increase resistance  B) Reduce voltage  C) Improve power factor  D) Filter harmonics	C	Capacitor banks are used for power factor correction.
71	Demand forecasting in power systems is used for:	A) Billing  B) Tariff fixing  C) Planning generation  D) Buying fuel	C	Accurate demand forecasting supports optimal generation planning.
72	Frequency in Bangladesh’s national grid is kept at:	A) 60 Hz B) 55 Hz C) 50 Hz D) 45 Hz	C	Bangladesh’s grid operates at 50 Hz AC frequency.
73	In power systems, “blackout” refers to:	A) Flickering  B) Local failure  C) Nationwide outage  D) Meter failure	C	A blackout is a complete failure of electricity supply in a region or country.
74	A substation step-down transformer converts:	A) Low to high voltage  B) High to low voltage  C) AC to DC  D) DC to AC	B	It reduces high transmission voltage to usable distribution levels.
75	Which one is a renewable source?	A) Diesel B) Gas  C) Wind D) LNG	C	Wind is a natural and renewable energy source.
76	What does “dispatch center” do in the grid?	A) Bill customers  B) Install meters  C) Control generation and load  D) Dig trenches	C	It balances supply and demand in real-time grid operation.
77	How many divisions does BREB operate in?	A) 4 B) 6  C) 8 D) 12	C	BREB operates regionally across all 8 divisions of Bangladesh.
78	Power theft is commonly reduced by:	A) Using diesel plants  B) Installing circuit breakers  C) Smart metering  D) Reducing voltage	C	Smart meters detect and prevent unauthorized use.
79	The national load dispatch center is located in:	A) Dhaka  B) Khulna  C) Chattogram  D) Bogura	A	NLDC is in Dhaka under PGCB.
80	Bangladesh’s first solar mini-grid project was established in:	A) Barisal  B) Sandwip  C) Mymensingh  D) Dinajpur	B	The first solar mini-grid was set up in Sandwip island.
81	Which component measures electric energy consumption in homes?	A) Relay  B) Transformer  C) Energy meter  D) Circuit breaker	C	Energy meters track electricity usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
82	What voltage level is used for industrial 3-phase supply?	A) 230 V B) 400 V C) 11 kV D) 132 kV	B	400 V (3-phase) is standard for small industrial/commercial users.
83	Power factor is the ratio of:	A) Real to apparent power  B) Apparent to real power  C) Voltage to current  D) Resistance to reactance	A	PF = real power (kW) / apparent power (kVA).
84	Which gas is used in modern circuit breakers?	A) Oxygen  B) Nitrogen  C) SF₆  D) CO₂	C	SF₆ (sulfur hexafluoride) is used in high-voltage circuit breakers due to excellent insulation.
85	What does “brownout” refer to?	A) Complete blackout  B) Temporary voltage drop  C) Phase loss  D) Overvoltage condition	B	A brownout is a temporary voltage drop, often intentional.
86	What is the typical efficiency of modern thermal plants?	A) 20–30%  B) 30–40%  C) 60–70%  D) 80–90%	B	Most modern thermal plants operate at 35–42% efficiency.
87	In electrical transmission, line losses are mainly due to:	A) Inductance  B) Resistance  C) Capacitance  D) Reactance	B	I²R losses (resistive) are the dominant form of line loss.
88	Which body monitors nuclear safety compliance at Rooppur NPP?	A) MoPEMR  B) BPDB  C) BAERA  D) BERC	C	Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) handles nuclear safety.
89	How many VVER-1200 reactors are under construction at Rooppur?	A) 1 B) 2  C) 3 D) 4	B	Rooppur has 2 VVER-1200 units being built.
90	Which transmission voltage level is commonly used between districts?	A) 11 kV  B) 33 kV  C) 132 kV  D) 400 V	C	132 kV is widely used for inter-district transmission.
91	A demand-side management (DSM) program aims to:	A) Reduce voltage  B) Improve generation  C) Reduce peak demand  D) Install turbines	C	DSM helps reduce or shift peak demand, improving grid efficiency.
92	Net metering policy in Bangladesh applies to:	A) Coal plants  B) Residential solar  C) Grid substations  D) Diesel plants	B	Net metering allows solar panel owners to feed excess power to the grid.
93	What is a “feeder” in the power distribution system?	A) Transformer  B) High-voltage line  C) Medium-voltage line to consumers  D) Generator cable	C	Feeders carry medium-voltage power (e.g., 11 kV) to distribution transformers.
94	The capacity of each Rooppur reactor is:	A) 600 MW  B) 800 MW  C) 1200 MW  D) 1400 MW	C	Each VVER reactor at Rooppur is 1200 MW.
95	What kind of plant is Ashuganj Power Station?	A) Hydro B) Gas  C) Solar D) Nuclear	B	Ashuganj is a major gas-based thermal power station.
96	What is the full form of EGCB?	A) Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh  B) Energy Group of Central Bangladesh  C) Electricity Grid Company of Bangladesh  D) Emergency Generation and Control Board	A	EGCB is a state-owned generation company.
97	In Bangladesh, prepaid metering is introduced to:	A) Improve voltage  B) Reduce frequency  C) Ensure upfront payment  D) Track transformer health	C	Prepaid meters require users to pay before usage, ensuring payment and reducing losses.
98	The Power Cell under MoPEMR is mainly responsible for:	A) Billing  B) Policy and project planning  C) Fuel import  D) Substation maintenance	B	Power Cell handles energy policy formulation and project coordination.
99	Which of the following improves power system stability?	A) High resistance lines  B) Load shedding  C) Synchronous condensers  D) Long transmission distances	C	Synchronous condensers provide reactive power and improve stability.
100	Which of the following is a key goal of PSMP-2041?	A) Reduce electrification  B) Depend on diesel  C) Increase renewable share  D) Build gas cars	C	Power System Master Plan targets 20% renewables by 2041.
101	What is the typical voltage for home appliances in Bangladesh?	A) 400 V B) 230 V  C) 110 V D) 11 kV	B	Most household appliances in Bangladesh operate at 230 V AC.
102	What unit is used to measure energy consumption in homes?	A) Volt  B) Ampere  C) Watt-hour  D) Kilowatt-hour	D	Energy consumption is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
103	What is the power rating of a typical electric iron?	A) 100 W  B) 500 W  C) 1000–1500 W  D) 10,000 W	C	Most irons consume between 1000–1500 watts.
104	Which appliance typically consumes the most power?	A) Fan  B) Tube light  C) Refrigerator  D) Air conditioner	D	Air conditioners have the highest consumption among home appliances.
105	What appliance runs continuously and cycles on/off to maintain temperature?	A) Fan B) Heater  C) Refrigerator D) Light	C	Refrigerators cycle based on internal temperature.
106	Which of the following has the highest starting current?	A) LED bulb  B) Laptop charger  C) Ceiling fan  D) Refrigerator	D	Compressors in refrigerators draw high starting current.
107	Which appliance improves power factor in a house?	A) Air conditioner  B) Water pump  C) LED light  D) None of these	D	Domestic loads are mostly inductive; no appliance actively improves PF.
108	A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is more efficient than an incandescent bulb because:	A) It uses AC  B) It is heavier  C) It produces less heat  D) It glows instantly	C	CFLs produce more light per watt with less heat.
109	Which of these appliances is purely resistive?	A) Fan  B) Induction cooker  C) Geyser  D) Refrigerator	C	Geysers use resistance wires for heating.
110	What type of load is a ceiling fan?	A) Resistive B) Inductive  C) Capacitive D) None	B	Ceiling fans are inductive loads due to motor coils.
111	What does a stabilizer do for home appliances?	A) Convert AC to DC  B) Increase current  C) Maintain voltage level  D) Filter water	C	Stabilizers regulate input voltage to protect appliances.
112	A 1000 W heater used for 5 hours will consume:	A) 1 kWh  B) 5 kWh  C) 10 kWh  D) 0.5 kWh	B	Energy = Power × Time = 1 kW × 5 h = 5 kWh.
113	Smart meters help in:	A) Boosting current  B) Billing transparency  C) Water usage  D) Stabilizing voltage	B	Smart meters enable accurate, real-time billing and remote monitoring.
114	What is the typical lifespan of an LED bulb?	A) 1000 hrs  B) 5000 hrs  C) 10,000 hrs  D) 20,000+ hrs	D	LED bulbs last 20,000–50,000 hours under normal use.
115	Which appliance has the highest daily energy usage?	A) Electric fan  B) Laptop  C) Water heater  D) LED TV	C	Water heaters draw high power and often run for long periods.
116	Which appliance uses heating effect of current?	A) Fan B) Iron  C) Fridge D) Air cooler	B	Electric iron uses resistive heating.
117	What appliance uses a compressor?	A) TV B) Mixer  C) AC D) Tube light	C	ACs use compressors for vapor compression cooling.
118	Which rating is checked for electric safety in home appliances?	A) IP rating  B) PF rating  C) Watt rating  D) Amp rating	A	IP rating shows resistance to water/dust.
119	Power factor of home appliances is typically:	A) Leading B) Lagging  C) Unity D) Zero	B	Inductive loads like fans and fridges cause lagging PF.
120	If your fan speed slows down, the problem is likely in:	A) Blade B) Capacitor  C) Plug D) Wire	B	A faulty capacitor reduces motor torque and fan speed.
121	Which gas is commonly used inside an incandescent light bulb to prevent filament burnout?	A) Oxygen B) Argon  C) Helium D) CO₂	B	Argon is inert and prevents oxidation and evaporation of the filament.
101	What is the current total generation capacity of APSCL (Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd.)?	A. 987 MW B. 1320 MW C. 1647 MW D. 1500 MW	C	APSCL operates 6 units with a combined capacity of 1647 MW, making it the largest power hub in Bangladesh.
102	In which year did APSCL officially start operations?	A. 2000  B. 2003 C. 1998  D. 2010	B	Though incorporated in 2000, APSCL began formal operations on 1st June 2003.
103	What percentage of APSCL shares is owned by BPDB?	A. 100%  B. 91.01% C. 50%    D. 63.44%	B	According to Articles of Association, BPDB holds 91.01% shares of APSCL.
104	Which river provides cooling water to APSCL?	A. Jamuna B. Padma C. Meghna D. Brahmaputra	C	Meghna River is used for steam production and cooling water for APSCL.
105	What is the total generation capacity of EGCB’s power plants?	A. 412 MW B. 987 MW C. 1120 MW D. 1647 MW	B	EGCB currently produces 987 MW from 3 major power plants.
106	EGCB was originally established under which name?	A. Meghnaghat Power Company Ltd.  B. Siddhirganj Power Company C. Haripur Power Ltd. D. Rampal Thermal Ltd.	A.	EGCB was initially formed as Meghnaghat Power Company in 1996.
107	Which district will host EGCB’s solar & wind plants?	A. Khulna B. Sonagazi, Feni C. Jamalpur D. Patuakhali	B	EGCB plans to install solar and wind power plants in Feni’s Sonagazi.
108	When did EGCB become a Public Limited Company?	A. 2015   B. 2009 C. 1996   D. 2003	B	EGCB transitioned from Private Ltd. to Public Ltd. on 15 Jan 2009.
109	What is the projected target of NWPGCL for 2030 in terms of capacity?	A. 5000 MW B. 7600 MW C. 9500 MW D. 1320 MW	C	NWPGCL targets generation capacity of 9500 MW by 2030.
110	NWPGCL and CMC jointly formed which company?	A. BIFPCL B. BCPCL C. EGCB D. RNPL	B	Bangladesh-China Power Company Ltd. is a JV of NWPGCL and CMC.
111	Where is the Payra 1320 MW power plant located?	A. Feni B. Sonagazi C. Kalapara, Patuakhali D. Rupganj	C	Both phases of Payra Power Plant are located in Kalapara.
112	Which company is implementing the Rampal 1320 MW project?	A. EGCB B. BIFPCL C. BCPCL D. PGCB	B	Rampal Project is implemented by Bangladesh-India JV: BIFPCL.
113	Which technology is used in Rampal Plant for desalination?	A. UV Filtering B. Boiling C. Reverse Osmosis D. Ion Exchange	C	Saline water from Pussur River is treated via Reverse Osmosis.
114	What is the fuel for Rampal Power Station?	A. Gas B. Diesel C. Coal D. Solar	C	Rampal is a coal-fired power plant using imported coal.
115	What is the capacity of Matarbari Coal Power Plant?	A. 1200 MW B. 1320 MW C. 2400 MW D. 600 MW	B	CPGCBL’s Matarbari plant is designed for 2x600 MW units.
116	Which Japanese company is EPC contractor for Matarbari?	A. Toshiba B. Sumitomo Corp. C. Mitsubishi D. Marubeni	B	Sumitomo leads the consortium responsible for EPC of Matarbari.
117	Who are the partners in RNPL?	A. BPDB & NTPC B. RPCL & NORINCO C. EGCB & Sembcorp D. NWPGCL & CMC	B	RNPL is a JV between RPCL (Bangladesh) and NORINCO (China).
118	Where is the RNPL coal plant located?	A. Khulna B. Kalapara C. Bagerhat D. Matarbari	B	RNPL plant is part of the Patuakhali mega project in Kalapara.
119	What is the total power generation target of RNPL?	A. 660 MW B. 1000 MW C. 1320 MW D. 500 MW	C	RNPL’s Ultra-supercritical plant targets 1320 MW output.
120	What kind of technology is used in RNPL?	A. Simple Cycle B. Gas Turbine C. Ultra-supercritical D. Diesel HFO	C	The plant will use eco-friendly ultra-supercritical technology.
121	What is the total land area acquired for RNPL?	A. 800 acres B. 921.74 acres C. 500 acres D. 915 acres	B	RNPL acquired 921.74 acres, 500 of which were leased to RNPL.
122	Which company built the transmission line for RNPL?	A. EGCB B. PGCB C. RNPL itself D. CPGCBL	C	RNPL built the 400 kV line and substation for urgency.
123	What % of BR Powergen shares are owned by RPCL?	A. 50% B. 25% C. 18.28% D. 63.44%	C	RPCL owns 18.28% of BR Powergen Ltd shares.
124	What is the current generation capacity of BR Powergen?	A. 360 MW B. 473 MW C. 600 MW D. 987 MW	B	BR Powergen operates 3 plants totaling 473 MW.
125	Where is the future 125 MW solar plant of BR Powergen planned?	A. Mymensingh B. Jamalpur C. Feni D. Gopalganj	B	A 125 MW solar plant is planned at Madarganj, Jamalpur.
126	Which is the 100% government-owned coal-based power company?	A. EGCB B. CPGCBL C. BCPCL D. Rampal JV	B	CPGCBL (Coal Power Generation Co.) is 100% state-owned.
127	How many MWs is Matarbari Phase-1 expected to generate?	A. 600 MW B. 1200 MW C. 1320 MW D. 2400 MW	C	Phase 1 includes two units of 600 MW = 1200–1320 MW range.
128	What is the current national generation capacity (2025)?	A. 25,000 MW B. 30,000 MW C. 31,505 MW D. 28,000 MW	C	As of 2025, Bangladesh's generation capacity is 31,505 MW.
129	What is the highest recorded generation (2025)?	A. 15,000 MW B. 16,794 MW C. 18,500 MW D. 20,000 MW	B	Highest generation recorded was 16,794 MW on 23 July 2025.
130	What is the current grid substation capacity?	A. 62,000 MVA B. 72,000 MVA C. 78,266 MVA D. 81,000 MVA	C	The total grid substation capacity is 78,266 MVA.
131	What is the full form of OPGW used by PGCB?	a) Optical Phase Ground Wire b) Optical Power Grid Wire c) Optical Ground Wire d) Overhead Power Ground Wire	C	PGCB uses Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) to replace older earth wires for communication and SCADA.
132	As of June 2025, how many kilometers of OPGW has PGCB installed?	a) 8,200 km b) 8,700 km c) 9,000 km d) 7,800 km	B	PGCB installed approximately 8,700 km of OPGW by June 2025.
133	What is PGCB's official rate (as of January 2024) for dark fiber leasing per core-meter per month?	a) Tk. 4.20 b) Tk. 4.50 c) Tk. 4.68 d) Tk. 5.00	C	The dark fiber lease rate is Tk. 4.68/core/meter/month, with annual increment of Tk. 0.18.
134	When did PGCB launch its data capacity leasing service?	a) 21st Jan 2024 b) 5th June 2025 c) 24th July 2024 d) 1st March 2023	C	PGCB officially launched data capacity leasing on 24 July 2024.
135	How much operational data capacity does PGCB’s backbone network currently have?	a) 1.2 Tbps b) 2.4 Tbps c) 800 Gbps d) 3.2 Tbps	C	Though the backbone capacity is 9.6/13.2 Tbps, the operational capacity is 800 Gbps.
136	What is the approved capacity of the Rampal Maitree Super Thermal Power Project?	a) 1200 MW b) 1300 MW c) 1320 MW d) 1500 MW	C	The Rampal plant has a capacity of 1320 MW (2 × 660 MW).
137	Who are the partners in the joint venture company BIFPCL for Rampal Power Plant?	a) NTPC & BHEL b) BPDB & BHEL c) NTPC & BPDB d) CMC & NWPGCL	C	BIFPCL is a 50:50 joint venture between NTPC (India) and BPDB (Bangladesh).
138	What technology is used for water purification at Rampal Power Plant?	a) Distillation b) Reverse Osmosis c) Ion Exchange d) Electrolysis	B	Reverse Osmosis is used to desalinate saline water from the Pussur River.
139	Which transmission voltage is used to evacuate power from Rampal to the national grid?	a) 132 KV b) 230 KV c) 400 KV d) 765 KV	C	The generation step-up voltage is 400 KV Double Circuit for evacuation to Dhaka.
140	How many power plants are currently operated by NWPGCL as of 2025?	a) 7 b) 8 c) 9 d) 10	C	NWPGCL currently operates 9 power plants, including Sirajganj, Khulna, Bheramara, Payra, and a solar PV plant.
141	Which company implemented the Maitree Super Thermal Power Project?	A. EGCB B. RNPL C. BIFPCL D. NWPGCL	C	BIFPCL (Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Ltd) is a 50:50 JV between BPDB & NTPC for Rampal Maitree project.
142	What is the capacity of Rampal Power Plant?	A. 1200 MW B. 1320 MW C. 1500 MW D. 1000 MW	B	It has two units of 660 MW each, totaling 1320 MW.
143	Rampal Power Plant is located near which sensitive ecosystem?	A. Chittagong Hill Tracts B. Sundarbans C. Padma River D. Bay of Bengal	B	It is only 14 km north of the Sundarbans, a UNESCO site.
144	Which river supplies saline water for Rampal Power Plant cooling?	A. Pussur B. Jamuna C. Meghna D. Buriganga	A	Saline water is sourced from the Pussur River.
145	What is the main technology used in the Payra 1320 MW power plant?	A. Sub-critical B. Supercritical C. Ultra-supercritical D. Open Cycle	C	Payra uses eco-friendly ultra-supercritical technology.
146	Which two countries are involved in BCPCL?	A. Bangladesh & India B. Bangladesh & Japan C. Bangladesh & China D. Bangladesh & Korea	C	BCPCL is a 50:50 joint venture between NWPGCL and China’s CMC.
147	What is the planned transmission voltage for Rampal’s power evacuation?	A. 220 kV only B. 132 kV C. 400 kV & 220 kV D. 765 kV	C	The project uses both 400 kV and 220 kV lines.
148	Which agency approved Rampal EIA report?	A. BERC B. DOE C. JICA D. PGCB	B	Department of Environment (DOE) approved the EIA in 2013.
149	What desalination method is used at Rampal for fresh water?	A. Boiling B. Electrolysis C. Reverse Osmosis D. UV Filtration	C	RO is used to convert saline water into usable fresh water.
150	What is the installed capacity of BCPCL’s first phase project at Payra?	A. 1200 MW B. 500 MW C. 1320 MW D. 950 MW	C	Payra Phase 1 is a 1320 MW coal-fired thermal plant.
151	Which project involves STIC consortium for construction?	A. Payra B. Rampal C. Matarbari D. Sirajganj	C	Sumitomo-Toshiba-IHI consortium (STIC) is involved in Matarbari.
152	What is the land size acquired for Matarbari power project?	A. 700 acres B. 915 acres C. 1320 acres D. 1608 acres	D	1608 acres of land were acquired for Matarbari.
153	Which company is implementing solar + wind at Sonagazi, Feni?	A. NWPGCL B. EGCB C. RPCL D. CPGCBL	B	EGCB is implementing solar and wind projects in Feni.
154	Which power plant has 350-meter tall chimney?	A. Sirajganj B. Matarbari C. Rampal D. Barapukuria	B	Matarbari’s coal plant includes a 350-meter chimney.
155	What is the transmission line length built by RNPL at Amtali?	A. 10 km B. 15 km C. 19.3 km D. 22 km	C	RNPL constructed 19.3 km double circuit line at Amtali.
156	How many people were resettled for RNPL Rampal project?	A. 150 families B. 200 families C. 281 families D. 500 families	C	RNPL constructed residential township for 281 families.
157	What is Bangladesh's current per capita electricity production?	A. 550 kWh B. 640 kWh C. 720 kWh D. 800 kWh	B	As of 2023–24 fiscal, it's 640 kWh (including captive & renewable).
158	How many power plants are active in Bangladesh as of 2025?	A. 120 B. 125 C. 133 D. 135	C	According to 2025 data, there are 133 active plants.
159	What is the total electricity import capacity of Bangladesh?	A. 1500 MW B. 2000 MW C. 2696 MW D. 3100 MW	C	As per latest data, the power import capacity is 2696 MW.
160	What is the latest peak power generation record (July 2025)?	A. 15,800 MW B. 16,300 MW C. 16,794 MW D. 17,200 MW	C	The highest generation recorded was 16,794 MW on 23 July 2025.
161	Which power plant project is based in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar?	A. Matarbari B. Payra C. Rampal D. Bheramara	A	Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal Plant is in Maheshkhali.
162	Which foreign agency funded the Matarbari project?	A. ADB B. JICA C. WB D. AIIB	B	JICA signed loan agreement for funding the Matarbari project.
163	Which project’s total physical progress reached ~100% by August 2025?	A. Rampal B. Matarbari C. Barapukuria D. Payra	B	Matarbari’s port and plant components are nearly 100% complete.
164	What is the expected commercial operation of Rampal Unit-1?	A. March 2025 B. June 2025 C. July 2025 D. Sept 2025	A	Rampal 1st unit is expected to start supplying power in March 2025.
165	What is the distribution system loss in FY 2024-25?	A. 8.20% B. 7.95% C. 7.38% D. 6.99%	C	As per report, it is 7.38% in 2024-25.
166	Which company constructed a port for coal unloading?	A. EGCB B. RNPL C. CPGCBL D. APSCL	C	CPGCBL constructed port facilities in the Matarbari project.
167	Who is the EPC contractor for Matarbari 2×600 MW project?	A. Sumitomo Corp B. Toshiba C. IHI D. All of the above	D	A consortium of Sumitomo, Toshiba & IHI (STIC) is the contractor.
168	Which project implemented 132/33kV substation for local electrification?	A. Rampal B. Matarbari C. Payra D. EGCB Solar	B	Matarbari project includes a 132/33 kV substation for locals.
169	RNPL project has received back energization in which month of 2023?	A. July B. August C. October D. April	D	RNPL received back energization in April 2023.
170	BCPCL is currently implementing which transmission line project?	A. Rampal–Khulna B. Matarbari–Chittagong C. Payra–Aminbazar D. Rooppur–Sirajganj	C	BCPCL is working on Payra–Gopalganj–Aminbazar 400 kV line.
171	What is the shareholding structure of BCPCL?	A. 60:40 B. 75:25 C. 50:50 D. 40:60	C	NWPGCL and CMC each hold 50% in BCPCL.
172	RNPL is a joint venture of which two companies?	A. BPDB & NTPC B. EGCB & CMC C. RPCL & NORINCO D. NWPGCL & BHEL	C	RNPL is a JV of RPCL and NORINCO (China).
173	What is the transmission voltage of Sirajganj–Gopalganj–Aminbazar line?	A. 132 kV B. 220 kV C. 400 kV D. 765 kV	C	The line is a 400 kV double circuit for Payra evacuation.
174	Total share capital of BCPCL is worth:	A. 50 Billion BDT B. 40 Billion BDT C. 60 Billion BDT D. 25 Billion BDT	A	Authorized capital is BDT 50 Billion.
175	BPDB holds how much of Rampal power output?	A. 75% B. 90% C. 100% D. 60%	C	BPDB buy all the power.
176	Which coal technology is used in Matarbari?	A. Circulating fluidized B. Subcritical C. Ultra-supercritical D. IGCC	C	Matarbari project uses ultra-supercritical technology.
177	What is the main fuel for BCPCL’s Payra Plant?	A. LNG B. HFO C. Coal D. Diesel	C	BCPCL’s 1320 MW plant is coal-fired.
178	What is the current MVA capacity of grid substations in BD?	A. 70,000 B. 75,000 C. 78,266 D. 80,000	C	As of 2025, grid substation capacity is 78,266 MVA.
179	How many s irrigation electricity connections exist?	A. 3.2 lakh B. 4.5 lakh C. 4.98 lakh D. 5.2 lakh	C	4.98 lakh irrigation connections are recorded.
180	What is the current total transmission line length in BD?	A. 16,000 km B. 17,363.2 km C. 18,000 km D. 19,500 km	B	As per 2025 update, it's 17,363.2 circuit kilometers.
181	When was CPGCBL incorporated?	A. 2011 B. 2010 C. 2014 D. 2009	A	Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Ltd. was registered on 5 Sept 2011.
182	What is the estimated cost of Matarbari 2×600 MW project?	A. 42,000 crore BDT B. 51,854.88 crore BDT C. 39,000 crore BDT D. 60,000 crore BDT	B	The RDPP approved cost is 51,854.88 crore BDT.
183	Which consortium is EPC contractor of RNPL Payra plant?	A. Sumitomo-Toshiba-IHI B. BHEL India C. TEPC-CHEC-CWEC D. Mitsubishi Corp	C	The EPC contract was signed with TEPC-CHEC-CWEC consortium (China).
184	Which Bangladeshi state company owns majority of BR Powergen shares?	A. RPCL B. BPDB C. EGCB D. PGCB	B	BPDB holds 63.44% shares of BR Powergen Ltd.
185	What is the capacity of Madhumati HFO Power Plant under NWPGCL?	A. 100 MW B. 200 MW C. 150 MW D. 250 MW	A	NWPGCL operates Madhumati 100 MW HFO-based power plant.
186	Where is the Bheramara 410 MW power plant located?	A. Rajshahi B. Kushtia C. Sirajganj D. Khulna	B	Bheramara plant is in Kushtia district.
187	Which plant under APSCL uses modular PPP model?	A. 200 MW Modular B. 225 MW CCPP C. 450 MW South D. 400 MW East	A	APSCL’s 200 MW modular plant was built under PPP with United Energy.
188	How much share of EGCB is owned by BPDB?	A. 100% B. 91% C. 75% D. 60%	A	EGCB is a state-owned company under BPDB with full control.
189	Which year did EGCB receive ISO certifications?	A. 2015 B. 2017 C. 2019 D. 2021	C	EGCB achieved ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 in May 2019.
190	Which company established Sirajganj solar plant?	A. RPCL B. NWPGCL C. APSCL D. BCPCL	B	NWPGCL built 6.55 MW grid-connected solar PV in Sirajganj.
191	What is the transmission capacity at 33 kV level?	A. 25,000 MW B. 30,000 MW C. 35,138 MW D. 40,000 MW	C	Dispatch capacity at 33 kV is recorded as 35,138 MW.
192	Which power project has township development for resettlement?	A. Rampal B. RNPL C. Payra D. Barapukuria	B	RNPL built a township with school, mosque, cyclone center etc.
193	What is the % ownership of Power Division in BR Powergen?	A. 63.44% B. 8.98% C. 18.28% D. 20%	B	Power Division holds 8.98% of BR Powergen Ltd.
194	How many substations exist at 132/33 kV level (2025)?	A. 100 B. 122 C. 142 D. 160	C	Total 142 substations exist at 132/33 kV level.
195	Which company runs the largest coal-fired power project in BD?	A. APSCL B. BCPCL C. RNPL D. CPGCBL	B	BCPCL operates Payra 1320 MW, currently the largest.
196	Which plant has water discharge used for irrigation of 36,000 acres?	A. Matarbari B. Ashuganj C. Sirajganj D. Bheramara	B	APSCL’s cooling discharge water irrigates ~36,000 acres in Ashuganj-Sarail.
197	When was NWPGCL incorporated?	A. 2005 B. 2007 C. 2010 D. 2012	B	NWPGCL was formed on 28 August 2007.
198	What is the substation capacity at 400/230 kV level?	A. 8,000 MVA B. 12,180 MVA C. 15,000 MVA D. 9,500 MVA	B	Total installed capacity at 400/230 kV substations is 12,180 MVA.
199	Who supplies gas to APSCL power station?	A. GTCL B. Petrobangla C. Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Co. D. Titas Gas	C	Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Ltd supplies gas to APSCL.
200	What is the current number of electricity consumers in Bangladesh?	A. 4.2 crore B. 4.5 crore C. 4.86 crore D. 5 crore	C	As of 2025, the number of electricity consumers reached 4.86 crore.
201	When did SREDA officially begin its operations?	a) 2012 b) 2013 c) 2014 d) 2015	C	Although formed in 2012, SREDA officially started its operations on May 22, 2014.
202	Which of the following projects was implemented with JICA support under SREDA?	a) TARERAP b) Household Energy Platform c) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Promotion d) Biomass Fuel Mapping	C	This project was financed by JICA to promote energy efficiency.
203	What is the total renewable energy installed capacity in Bangladesh as per the latest data?	a) 1252.15 MW b) 380.14 MW c) 1338.3 MW d) 1632.29 MW	D	Total renewable capacity = 380.14 (off-grid) + 1252.15 (on-grid).
204	Which energy source contributes the highest MW in Bangladesh's renewable portfolio?	a) Wind b) Biogas c) Solar d) Hydro	C	Solar contributes 1338.3 MW, the largest share of renewable energy.
205	What type of turbine is used in Kaptai Hydro Power Plant (latest addition)?	a) Francis b) Kaplan c) Pelton d) Impulse	B	The 4th and 5th units added in 1988 are Kaplan-type turbines.
206	When was the first wind power project in Bangladesh established?	a) 1982 b) 2005 c) 2014 d) 2008	B	The Sonagazi, Feni wind project was launched in 2005 as the first one.
207	Which of the following locations currently has a functioning wind power plant?	a) Khulna b) Barisal c) Kutubdia d) Rajshahi	C	A wind power project exists in Kutubdia, Cox’s Bazar.
208	What was the daily average generation of wind power in Sonagazi in 2014?	a) 10,000 units b) 16,830 units c) 5,000 units d) 22,000 units	B	In 2014, Sonagazi project produced about 16,830 units/day.
209	Which energy source is not used in Bangladesh for power generation yet?	a) Biomass b) Tidal c) Biogas d) Hydro	C	Tidal energy is not currently used in Bangladesh’s energy mix.
210	IDCOL is associated with the promotion of which renewable energy system?	a) Wind b) Solar Home Systems c) Hydro d) Geothermal	C	IDCOL is widely known for financing Solar Home Systems (SHS).
211	Bangladesh's government has exempted duties on all except:	a) LED lights b) Solar panels c) Coal imports d) Charge controllers	C	Renewable-related items enjoy tax exemptions, not coal.
212	What is the total wind energy capacity installed in Bangladesh?	a) 0.4 MW b) 62.9 MW c) 230 MW d) 90 MW	C	Wind: 2 MW (off-grid) + 60.9 MW (on-grid) = 62.9 MW total.
213	Which technology is used in SREDA's assessment of wind power potential?	a) Wind Turbine Mapping b) Wind Lidar c) Wind Resource Mapping d) Barometric Analysis	C	Wind potential was assessed under Wind Resource Mapping Project.
214	What is the maximum wind speed range in Bangladesh for power potential?	a) 3–4 m/s b) 4.5–5.5 m/s c) 5.75–7.75 m/s d) 8–10 m/s	C	NREL's report found areas with 5.75–7.75 m/s, suitable for wind power.
215	What is the target for wind power generation in Bangladesh by 2030?	a) 600 MW b) 900 MW c) 1370 MW d) 3000 MW	C	Government aims to produce 1370 MW from wind by 2030.
216	First biogas plant in Bangladesh was built in which year?	a) 1985 b) 1992 c) 1972 d) 2000	C	Biogas technology was first introduced in 1972.
217	What is the maximum electricity generation capacity from poultry-based biogas in Bangladesh?	a) 100 kW b) 200 kW c) 500 kW d) 1 MW	C	Poultry biogas units can produce up to 0.5 MW (500 kW).
218	Which waste type is not used in waste-to-energy pilot projects in Bangladesh?	a) Municipal waste b) Slaughterhouse waste c) Plastic waste d) Dairy waste	C	SREDA projects focus on organic and municipal waste, not plastics.
219	Which area is NOT part of the 6 surveyed municipalities for waste-to-energy feasibility?	a) Mymensingh b) Rajshahi c) Habiganj d) Jessore	B	The selected sites are: Mymensingh, Cox's Bazar, Sirajganj, Habiganj, Dinajpur, and Jessore.
220	What is the total electricity generation target from biomass/biogas by 2021 set by SREDA?	a) 20 MW b) 25.5 MW c) 31.08 MW d) 50 MW	C	SREDA targeted 31.08 MW from biomass and biogas by 2021.