Pakistan Demographics Quiz 2021
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What percentage of Pakistan's population lived in urban areas according to the 1981 census?

  • 36%
  • 64%
  • 51%
  • 28% (correct)

What is the male literacy rate in Pakistan as of 2021?

  • 47%
  • 70% (correct)
  • 64.4%
  • 62.3%

What percentage of the labor force is made up by women in Pakistan?

  • 35%
  • 62.3%
  • 25% (correct)
  • 48.5%

What is the male life expectancy in Pakistan as reported?

<p>62.4 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What portion of the GDP is spent on health services in Pakistan?

<p>1.2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Pakistan's population in 1981?

<p>84 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which year saw the highest population growth rate in Pakistan, reaching 3.7% per annum?

<p>1972 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As of 2017, what was the estimated population of Pakistan?

<p>207.68 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the population of West Pakistan in 1947?

<p>32.7 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trend was observed in the growth rate from 1998 to 2013?

<p>It significantly slowed down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the population growth rate in Pakistan as recorded in the last census conducted in 2017?

<p>2.44% per annum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which province has the highest population density according to the 2017 data?

<p>Punjab (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many persons per square kilometer were recorded in Balochistan according to the given data?

<p>335 persons per square kilometer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which urban area has the highest noted population density range in Pakistan?

<p>Lahore (A), Karachi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As of 1961, what was the population density in Pakistan?

<p>61 persons per square kilometer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pakistan's population in 1947

The population of Pakistan in 1947, the year of its independence, was 32.7 million.

Population growth in Pakistan (1947-1998)

The population of Pakistan grew significantly between 1947 and 1998, reaching 138.58 million.

Pakistan's population in 2017

Pakistan's population in 2017 was over 207.68 million, making it the sixth most populous country in the world.

Pakistan's highest population growth rate

The highest population growth rate in Pakistan occurred during the 1970s, reaching 3.7% per year in 1972.

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Pakistan's declining population growth rate

The population growth rate in Pakistan slowed down significantly by 1998 and further decreased to 1.52% in 2013.

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Most Populous Province of Pakistan

The Punjab is the most populated province in Pakistan, accounting for 53% of the total population.

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Population Density in Pakistan

Population density is a measure of how many people live in a given area. In Pakistan, population density in 2017 was most concentrated in the Punjab, reaching 535 persons per square kilometer.

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Population Growth in Pakistan since 1961

The population of Pakistan has increased significantly since 1961. This growth is mainly concentrated in areas with agricultural fertility and industrial development, like parts of Punjab, Sindh, and KPK.

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Population Density in Urban Pakistan

Urban areas in Pakistan, like Lahore and Karachi, have very high population densities, ranging from 750 to 5000 people per square kilometer.

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Thinly Populated Areas of Pakistan

Specific regions in Pakistan, like Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan, have lower population densities compared to areas like Punjab, KPK, and major cities.

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Rural-Urban Divide in Pakistan

The difference in living conditions and opportunities between people living in rural and urban areas.

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Gender Ratio in Pakistan

The proportion of women compared to men in a population. In Pakistan, there are slightly more men than women.

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Literacy Rate in Pakistan

The percentage of the population that can read and write. In Pakistan, male literacy is higher than female literacy.

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National Education Policy in Pakistan

A national strategy to improve the quality of education and increase access to education for all children.

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Condition of Health Facilities in Pakistan

The overall health status of a population. In Pakistan, health indicators are considered to be low compared to other countries.

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