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

1961

1981

1951

1972

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

1972

1947

1961

1951

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

Age and gender

Employment status

Educational level

Political preferences

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4. How does the census contribute to urban planning?

By predicting weather changes

By setting fuel prices

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

By identifying new political parties

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

Political unrest

Natural disasters

Technological issues

Economic instability

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

2020

2017

2023

2011

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7. How does the census help in education planning?

By deciding school curriculum

By recruiting teachers

By setting university rankings

By counting students and school-age children

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

It selects the Chief Justice

It determines foreign relations policies

It determines the number of National Assembly seats for each region

It decides the President’s term

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

Counting only urban populations

Introduction of an online self-enumeration system

No participation from the government

Use of paper forms only

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

Setting census policies

Conducting house-to-house surveys

Assisting with digital registration and verification

Issuing census reports

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

Sindh

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Balochistan

Punjab

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12. How often is the census conducted in Pakistan?

Every 20 years

Every 15 years

Every 10 years

Every 5 years

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

1972

1961

1998

2000

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14. Which international organization supports Pakistan in conducting censuses?

NATO

Amnesty International

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

World Bank

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15. Which city is the most populous in Pakistan?

Peshawar

Karachi

Lahore

Islamabad

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

1998

1972

1961

1981

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

Only urban residents

Only Pakistani citizens

Pakistani citizens and registered refugees

Only rural residents

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

Ministry of Interior

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)

Federal Bureau of Statistics

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

Destruction of records

Conducting a new census immediately

Immediate public release of data

Data verification, analysis, and final approval

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

1981 Census

1998 Census

2017 Census

1951 Census

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

250 million

180 million

207 million

220 million

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

Political disagreements and security challenges

Lack of volunteers

Weather conditions

Unavailability of census forms

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

Sindh

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Punjab

Balochistan

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

Controls international trade agreements

Determines the revenue distribution among provinces

Sets the annual federal budget

Manages stock market investments

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

To track political parties

To measure GDP growth

To assess population growth and allocate resources

To count the number of houses

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

Article 30

Article 51

Article 62

Article 10

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29. Why is census data important for employment policies?

It influences stock market investments

It selects ministers

It helps determine unemployment rates and job creation strategies

It sets foreign employment laws

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30. Who approves the final census results in Pakistan?

Supreme Court

Council of Common Interests (CCI)

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Federal Government

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