Census and Demographic Challenges in Pakistan MCQS

1. When was the most recent national census conducted in Pakistan?
(A) 2001
(B) 2011
(C) 2017
(D) 2021

2. Which organization is responsible for conducting the census in Pakistan?
(A) Ministry of Interior
(B) Election Commission of Pakistan
(C) Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
(D) National Database Authority

3. A major challenge in conducting a census in Pakistan is:
(A) Harsh weather
(B) Ethnic diversity
(C) Lack of resources and access to remote areas
(D) High literacy rate

4. What was Pakistan’s total population as per the 2017 census (approximate)?
(A) 180 million
(B) 208 million
(C) 220 million
(D) 240 million

5. Which province had the highest population according to the 2017 census?
(A) Sindh
(B) Punjab
(C) Balochistan
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

6. One of the demographic issues Pakistan faces is:
(A) Decreasing birth rate
(B) Aging population
(C) High fertility rate and youth bulge
(D) Gender parity in education

7. Which city showed the highest growth rate in the 2017 census?
(A) Lahore
(B) Islamabad
(C) Quetta
(D) Karachi

8. How often is a national census supposed to be held under the Constitution of Pakistan?
(A) Every 5 years
(B) Every 10 years
(C) Every 15 years
(D) Every 20 years

9. The census data in Pakistan is important for:
(A) Weather forecasting
(B) Electoral representation and resource allocation
(C) Cultural festivals
(D) Military planning

10. What demographic concern arises from unregistered population groups?
(A) Stronger economy
(B) Accurate national identity
(C) Underestimation of actual population and misallocation of resources
(D) Decreased urbanization