What was the last year in which Pakistan conducted a population census?
a) 2001
b) 2011
c) 2017
d) 2021
Which organization is responsible for conducting the population census in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Federal Board of Revenue
d) Pakistan Planning Commission
What was the total population of Pakistan as per the 2017 census?
a) 165 million
b) 207 million
c) 220 million
d) 250 million
Which province of Pakistan had the highest population growth rate in the 2017 census?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan
How often does Pakistan typically conduct a population census?
a) Every 5 years
b) Every 10 years
c) Every 15 years
d) Every 20 years
Which city is the most populous in Pakistan, according to the 2017 census?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Rawalpindi
According to the 2017 census, what is the gender distribution in Pakistan?
a) 50% male, 50% female
b) 52% male, 48% female
c) 55% male, 45% female
d) 60% male, 40% female
What percentage of Pakistan’s population lives in urban areas, according to the 2017 census?
a) 20%
b) 30%
c) 35%
d) 40%
Which region of Pakistan has the highest rural population, based on the 2017 census?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan
Which ethnic group makes up the largest portion of Pakistan’s population?
a) Punjabis
b) Pashtuns
c) Sindhis
d) Baloch
Which age group has the largest share in Pakistan’s population according to the 2017 census?
a) 0-14 years
b) 15-24 years
c) 25-54 years
d) 55 years and older
What is the literacy rate in Pakistan as per the 2017 census?
a) 55%
b) 60%
c) 63%
d) 70%
How has Pakistan’s population changed since the 1998 census?
a) It has remained stable
b) It has decreased
c) It has grown by over 30%
d) It has doubled
According to the 2017 census, what is the literacy rate of males in Pakistan?
a) 60%
b) 70%
c) 80%
d) 90%
What is the literacy rate of females in Pakistan as per the 2017 census?
a) 45%
b) 50%
c) 55%
d) 60%
Which province had the smallest population according to the 2017 census?
a) Punjab
b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
c) Balochistan
d) Sindh
According to the 2017 census, which city in Pakistan has the highest population density?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Faisalabad
d) Rawalpindi
In the 2017 census, what was the percentage of the population aged 60 and above in Pakistan?
a) 5%
b) 8%
c) 10%
d) 12%
According to the 2017 census, what is the approximate number of people in Pakistan living in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)?
a) 2 million
b) 3 million
c) 4 million
d) 5 million
What was the most significant change in the population of Pakistan observed from the 1998 census to the 2017 census?
a) Decline in rural population
b) Increase in urban population
c) Decline in overall population
d) Significant population growth
What is the expected population of Pakistan by 2050 based on current trends?
a) 220 million
b) 250 million
c) 300 million
d) 350 million
Which age group in Pakistan’s population faces the greatest challenges related to unemployment?
a) 0-14 years
b) 15-24 years
c) 25-54 years
d) 55 years and older
According to the 2017 census, which religion comprises the majority in Pakistan?
a) Hinduism
b) Christianity
c) Islam
d) Sikhism
What percentage of Pakistan’s population resides in the province of Punjab, according to the 2017 census?
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%
How many provinces and territories are there in Pakistan according to the 2017 census?
a) 4 provinces and 2 territories
b) 5 provinces and 2 territories
c) 4 provinces and 3 territories
d) 5 provinces and 3 territories
What is the significance of the 2017 census data for Pakistan’s federal resource allocation?
a) It helps in foreign trade agreements
b) It determines election seat allocations
c) It guides environmental regulations
d) It influences educational curriculum changes
How is the 2017 population census data useful for Pakistan’s economic planning?
a) It guides financial sector reforms
b) It provides insights into workforce demographics
c) It helps in foreign investment strategies
d) It determines oil and gas reserves
What percentage of Pakistan’s population is involved in agriculture, based on the 2017 census?
a) 20%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) 50%
How has Pakistan’s population growth been impacted by rural-to-urban migration?
a) Decreased urbanization
b) Increased urbanization
c) No significant change
d) Growth of rural population
What is one of the major findings of Pakistan’s 2017 census regarding youth?
a) Significant increase in youth literacy
b) Decline in youth unemployment rates
c) Youth population constitutes over 30%
d) Youth migration to foreign countries increased
Which factor has contributed to Pakistan’s growing population, as revealed by the 2017 census?
a) Decreased birth rate
b) Increased mortality rate
c) High fertility rate
d) Increased immigration
In terms of population density, which province in Pakistan is the most crowded?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan
What was the primary focus of the population census carried out in 2017 in Pakistan?
a) Determining religious demographics
b) Gathering electoral data
c) Assessing housing and living conditions
d) Collecting migration statistics
