Pakistan Development | MCQs

Explanation

According to the latest survey conducted from 2022 to 2024, Pakistan’s literacy rate stands at an encouraging 59.13%, maintaining a stable trajectory.

The primary level has played a pivotal role in boosting the overall literacy rate, witnessing a jump from 53% to 57%.

Similarly, women’s literacy rates have also seen a positive increase, climbing from 54% to 57%.

Notably, male literacy has shown significant growth over the past three years.

To put things into perspective, there were 22,650,000 admissions at the primary level, 2,884,400 at the secondary level, and 194,900 at the college level.

Explanation

The arrival of Afghan refugees in the 1980s led to a humanitarian crisis in Pakistan.

This prompted the growth of NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) to help with relief, shelter, education, and health.

Explanation

Explanation

The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1978–83) was an attempt to stabilise the economy and improve the standard of living of the poorest segment of the population.

Increased defense expenditures and a flood of refugees to Pakistan after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979, as well as the sharp increase in international oil prices in 1979-80, drew resources away from planned investments .