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What is a significant trend regarding early marriage in rural areas of Pakistan?

  • Females often marry at ages 13-15. (correct)
  • A higher marriage age is preferred due to educational attainment.
  • The average marriage age is 20-22 years.
  • Marriages are commonly delayed until the late twenties.

Which factor contributes to the belief in having more children in rural areas of Pakistan?

  • High urban education levels.
  • Government policies promoting family planning.
  • Economic incentives for small families.
  • Religious beliefs regarding children being blessings. (correct)

What was the total number of Afghan refugees in Pakistan by the late 1980s?

  • 3.2 million (correct)
  • 2 million
  • 1.4 million
  • 5 million

Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of population growth on the economy of Pakistan?

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How has the education level in urban areas affected the marriage age for females in Pakistan?

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What was the average number of children per woman in Pakistan during the 1980s?

<p>6-7 children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the high population growth rate in Pakistan?

<p>High fertility rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of illiteracy in Pakistan is contributed by women?

<p>33% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people migrated to Pakistan after its independence in 1947 and contributed to population growth?

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What has been a primary barrier to implementing effective family planning in Pakistan?

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What should be implemented to improve awareness of birth control in rural areas of Pakistan?

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What was one major issue faced by Pakistan after absorbing Muhajirs and Afghan refugees?

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What has not been adequately managed to effectively reduce population growth in Pakistan?

<p>Family Planning program (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is population growth primarily determined by?

<p>Surplus of births over deaths and balance of migrants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is overpopulation most commonly associated with?

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Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the high population growth in Pakistan?

<p>Adequate family planning programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Pakistan’s population is urban as of 2020?

<p>35.1% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a significant demographic feature noted for Pakistan's population?

<p>Median age of 22.8 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why has there been a delay in conducting nationwide censuses in Pakistan?

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

What is the estimated population of Pakistan in 2020 according to UN data?

<p>220 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for overpopulation in Pakistan?

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What is population?

The total number of people living in a specific area, such as a country, city, or district.

What is population density?

The number of people per square kilometer (or square mile) of land area.

What is overpopulation?

A situation where the population grows faster than the available resources, leading to strain on those resources.

What is population growth rate?

The rate at which a population changes over time, usually expressed as a percentage. It's influenced by factors like birth rates, death rates, and migration.

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What is a high fertility rate?

A high number of births per woman in a given population.

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What is a high infant mortality rate?

A high number of deaths among infants.

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What is lack of birth control?

The lack of access to or use of methods like contraception to control the number of children.

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What is a census?

A process of collecting data about every person or thing in a specific area.

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Population Growth Rate

The rate at which the number of people in a country increases.

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Fertility Rate

The number of births per woman in a given population.

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Mortality Rate

The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year.

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Birth Control

The use of methods like contraception to control the number of children a woman has.

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Literacy

The ability to read and write.

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International Migration

People moving from one country to another.

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Natural Population Growth

The difference between the birth rate and the death rate.

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Infant Mortality Rate

The rate at which babies die before their first birthday.

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Early Marriage Age in Rural Pakistan

The average age at which women get married in Pakistan, especially in rural areas is between 13 to 15 years old.

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Religious Beliefs on Population Growth

Beliefs that having many children is a blessing from God and that family planning methods are sinful.

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Brain Drain and Population Growth

The act of highly educated people leaving Pakistan to seek better opportunities in other countries, leading to a loss of skilled workforce.

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Population Growth Impact on Living Standards

High population growth can strain the country's resources, leading to a decline in the quality of life for individuals.

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Men to Land Ratio and Population Growth

The ratio of men to land available for agriculture, which can be impacted by population growth, leading to challenges in food production and land availability.

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Study Notes

Population Growth - Causes and Effects

  • Population growth is measured by the average annual percentage change, resulting from the surplus of births over deaths and migration.
  • This change can be positive or negative, affecting a country's resources, infrastructure, and job market.
  • Population density in Pakistan, in 2017, varied significantly across regions.
  • The last Pakistani census took place in 2017. There have only been six nationwide censuses since 1951.
  • Overpopulation is the idea of a larger population than available resources.
  • Pakistan's 2020 population was estimated at 220,892,340 people. This is equivalent to 2.83% of the global population.
  • Pakistan ranks 5th in the world by population.
  • Pakistan's population density is 287 per km² (742 per mi²).
  • The total land area is 770,880 km² (297,638 sq. miles).
  • The median age in Pakistan is 22.8 years.
  • 35.1% of the population is urban.

Causes of Explosive Population Growth in Pakistan

  • High fertility rate (6.7% in the 1980's, declining to 4-5 in 1990's)
  • High infant mortality rate
  • Poor birth control awareness
  • Lack of awareness and illiteracy
  • Migration from other countries
  • Inadequate government policies and poor family planning programs
  • Early marriage of females
  • Cultural and religious factors
  • High mortality rate decreasing in more recent years

Additional Factors Influencing Population Growth

  • High fertility rate in a temperate climate contributing to higher birth rates.
  • Lack of advanced medical facilities in rural areas impacts differences in birth and death rates.
  • Need for better access to birth control and family planning efforts.
  • Mass migration of people from neighboring countries, particularly Afghanistan.

Effects of Population Growth in Pakistan

  • Impact on GDP/GNP
  • Strain on natural resources
  • Ratio of men to land
  • Per capita income
  • Ecosystem impact
  • Living standards
  • Strain on agricultural systems
  • Unemployment
  • Strain on social infrastructure
  • Capital formation
  • Environmental concerns
  • Brain drain
  • Physiological disorders

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This quiz explores the causes and effects of population growth in Pakistan, touching on key statistics and trends. It examines the implications of rapid population changes on resources, infrastructure, and urbanization. Test your knowledge of Pakistan's demographic landscape and figures from the 2017 census.

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