Demographic Statistics | MCQs

Explanation

There have been only 7 nationwide censuses.

1. The First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951.
2. The Second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961.
3. The Third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972.
4. The Fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981.
5. The Fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998.
6. The Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.
7. The Seventh Census was held in Pakistan in 2023.

Census has been undertaken every 10 years.

It was beginning in 1872 under British viceroy.

Explanation

Pakistan ranks number 5 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population.

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VU FIA PAPER 18-12-2021

Explanation

Pakistan's population in 1947 was 32.5 million or 33 million

In 1998  the population of Pakistan was 75 million 

As per the census 2017, the total population of Pakistan is 207.77 million

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ND1-2-2023

Explanation

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Total District in Pakistan 136

Facts about Pakistan Azla/Districts

1. How many districts are in Punjab?

36✔

And 9 Divisions

2. How many districts in KPK?

35 (after 25th amendment 1973- FATA merge)

And 8 Divisions

3. How many districts in Baluchistan?

35✔

And 7 Divisions

4. How many districts in Sindh?

30✔

And 7 Divisions

5. How many districts in Gilgit Baltistan?

14✔

6. How many districts are in Azad Kashmir?

10✔

7. The largest district of Pakistan by population?

Lahore✔

8. The smallest districts of Pakistan by area?

Tor Ghar✔ (KPK)

9. The largest districts of Pakistan by area?

Chagai✔(Balochistan)

10. The largest districts of Punjab by area?

Bhalwarpur✔