Pakistan Census Online Test

The 2023 Census of Pakistan was the nation’s seventh and first fully digital census, conducted from March to May 2023. It recorded a population of approximately 241.5 million up from 207.7 million in 2017 using GIS and live dashboards for improved accuracy and transparency.

This Pak Study general knowledge questions test covers key facts about Pakistan’s population census, including years, statistics, and demographic trends, helping candidates prepare for entry tests, interviews, and exams with up-to-date population knowledge.

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Pakistan Census Test Online

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1. When was the third census in Pakistan supposed to be conducted but delayed?

1972

1961

2000

1998

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2. Which province has the highest population according to the latest census?

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Sindh

Balochistan

Punjab

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3. What was the year of Pakistan’s first census?

1951

1981

1961

1972

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4. Which major challenge affects census accuracy in Pakistan?

Lack of digital technology

Migration and displaced populations

No interest in conducting census

Fixed population numbers

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5. Which city is the most populous in Pakistan?

Islamabad

Karachi

Lahore

Peshawar

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6. Which year was the first census conducted in Pakistan?

1972

1951

1961

1947

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7. Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan mandates the census?

Article 30

Article 62

Article 51

Article 10

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8. Which Pakistani province had the highest population growth rate according to the last census?

Balochistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Punjab

Sindh

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9. What is the role of NADRA in the census process?

Setting census policies

Issuing census reports

Conducting house-to-house surveys

Assisting with digital registration and verification

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10. What is the main reason for delays in conducting Pakistan’s census?

Weather conditions

Political disagreements and security challenges

Unavailability of census forms

Lack of volunteers

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11. What is the significance of the census for parliamentary representation?

It determines foreign relations policies

It decides the President’s term

It determines the number of National Assembly seats for each region

It selects the Chief Justice

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12. How does the census impact the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award?

Determines the revenue distribution among provinces

Controls international trade agreements

Manages stock market investments

Sets the annual federal budget

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13. How often is the census conducted in Pakistan?

Every 5 years

Every 15 years

Every 20 years

Every 10 years

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14. Which factor is NOT counted in Pakistan’s census?

Age and gender

Employment status

Political preferences

Educational level

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15. Which international organization supports Pakistan in conducting censuses?

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

NATO

World Bank

Amnesty International

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16. What was a major feature of Pakistan’s 2023 census?

Counting only urban populations

Use of paper forms only

Introduction of an online self-enumeration system

No participation from the government

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17. Which census method was used in Pakistan’s 2023 census?

Only Paper-Based Surveys

Manual Data Collection

None of the Above

Digital Census

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18. Which census recorded the highest population growth in Pakistan’s history?

1998 Census

1951 Census

1981 Census

2017 Census

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19. Why is census data important for employment policies?

It influences stock market investments

It helps determine unemployment rates and job creation strategies

It selects ministers

It sets foreign employment laws

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20. Which step follows after the completion of census data collection?

Data verification, analysis, and final approval

Conducting a new census immediately

Immediate public release of data

Destruction of records

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21. What caused the delay of the third census in Pakistan?

Natural disasters

Technological issues

Economic instability

Political unrest

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22. What is the primary purpose of the census in Pakistan?

To track political parties

To assess population growth and allocate resources

To count the number of houses

To measure GDP growth

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23. Who approves the final census results in Pakistan?

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Supreme Court

Council of Common Interests (CCI)

Federal Government

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24. How does the census help in education planning?

By recruiting teachers

By setting university rankings

By deciding school curriculum

By counting students and school-age children

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25. What was the most recent census year in Pakistan?

2011

2017

2020

2023

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26. Which population group is specifically counted in Pakistan’s census?

Only Pakistani citizens

Only urban residents

Only rural residents

Pakistani citizens and registered refugees

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27. In which year was the second census in Pakistan conducted?

1981

1998

1972

1961

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28. What was the total population of Pakistan according to the 2017 census?

220 million

180 million

207 million

250 million

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29. Which organization is responsible for conducting the census in Pakistan?

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)

Ministry of Interior

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)

Federal Bureau of Statistics

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30. How does the census contribute to urban planning?

By predicting weather changes

By tracking the number of schools, hospitals, and infrastructure needs

By setting fuel prices

By identifying new political parties

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