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. Which city is the most populous in Pakistan?

Islamabad

Lahore

Peshawar

Karachi

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

To measure GDP growth

To track political parties

To assess population growth and allocate resources

To count the number of houses

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3. How does the census help in education planning?

By setting university rankings

By recruiting teachers

By counting students and school-age children

By deciding school curriculum

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

2020

2011

2017

2023

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

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Balochistan

Sindh

Punjab

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6. Why is census data important for employment policies?

It influences stock market investments

It sets foreign employment laws

It selects ministers

It helps determine unemployment rates and job creation strategies

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7. How does the census contribute to urban planning?

By identifying new political parties

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

By predicting weather changes

By setting fuel prices

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

Conducting house-to-house surveys

Issuing census reports

Setting census policies

Assisting with digital registration and verification

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

250 million

207 million

220 million

180 million

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10. Which international organization supports Pakistan in conducting censuses?

Amnesty International

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

NATO

World Bank

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

Use of paper forms only

Counting only urban populations

No participation from the government

Introduction of an online self-enumeration system

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

Only rural residents

Only Pakistani citizens

Pakistani citizens and registered refugees

Only urban residents

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

1972

1998

2000

1961

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14. Who approves the final census results in Pakistan?

Council of Common Interests (CCI)

Federal Government

Supreme Court

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

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15. Which major challenge affects census accuracy in Pakistan?

No interest in conducting census

Fixed population numbers

Migration and displaced populations

Lack of digital technology

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

Sindh

Punjab

Balochistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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

None of the Above

Only Paper-Based Surveys

Manual Data Collection

Digital Census

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

Sets the annual federal budget

Controls international trade agreements

Manages stock market investments

Determines the revenue distribution among provinces

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19. How often is the census conducted in Pakistan?

Every 5 years

Every 10 years

Every 20 years

Every 15 years

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

1998 Census

1951 Census

1981 Census

2017 Census

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

Conducting a new census immediately

Immediate public release of data

Data verification, analysis, and final approval

Destruction of records

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

Educational level

Age and gender

Political preferences

Employment status

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

1998

1972

1981

1961

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

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)

Federal Bureau of Statistics

Ministry of Interior

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

Article 51

Article 30

Article 62

Article 10

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

1961

1972

1951

1981

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

1972

1947

1961

1951

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

It selects the Chief Justice

It decides the President’s term

It determines foreign relations policies

It determines the number of National Assembly seats for each region

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

Economic instability

Natural disasters

Technological issues

Political unrest

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

Lack of volunteers

Unavailability of census forms

Political disagreements and security challenges

Weather conditions

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