Census of Pakistan | MCQs

Explanation

The sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.

Total Population of Pakistan in 2017 was 207.7 Million

Total Males  106.34 Million

Total Females 101.34 Million

Growth rates 2.40%

Literacy rate 59.13%.

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First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951.

The second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961.

The third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972.

Fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981.

The fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998.

Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.

Seventh in 2023

Explanation

The second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961.

Total Population of west Pakistan was 42.9 Million

Total Males 22.96 Million

Total Females 19.92 Million

West Pakistan had a literacy rate of 16.9%

The population growth rate of Pakistan in 1961 was 2.4%.

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Total East and west Pakistan population was 93 million

Literacy was 19.2%

East Pakistan had a literacy rate of 21.5%

The population growth rate in 1961 was 2.4%.

Explanation

The third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972.

Total Population of Pakistan in 1972 was 65.3 Million

Total Males 34.83 Million

Total Females 30.48 Million

Growth rates 3.5% per annum

Literacy was 21.70%

Explanation

The Fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998.

Total Population of Pakistan in 1998 was 132.4 Million

Total Males  68.87 Million

Total Females 63.48 Million

Growth rates 2.6% per annum

Literacy rate for males was 54.8%

Literacy rate for females was 43.2%

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First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951.

The second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961.

The third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972.

Fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981.

The fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998.

Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.

Seventh in 2023

Explanation

The Fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981.

Total Population of Pakistan in 1981 was 84.3 Million

Total Males  44.23 Million

Total Females 40.02 Million