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This section includes 71 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge (GK) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The legal age for female marriage in Pakistan is: |
| A. | 14 years |
| B. | 16 years |
| C. | 18 years |
| D. | 20 years |
| Answer» C. 18 years | |
| 2. |
The NWFP growth rate has declined from 3.32% to: |
| A. | 2.95% |
| B. | 2.85% |
| C. | 2.75% |
| D. | 2.55% |
| Answer» D. 2.55% | |
| 3. |
According to 1998 Census the total population increased over the last census held in 1981 by: |
| A. | 44.98% |
| B. | 54.98% |
| C. | 64.98% |
| D. | 74.98% |
| Answer» C. 64.98% | |
| 4. |
The 1998 Census showed the average growth rate of ______ as against 3.06% during 1972-81. |
| A. | 0.61% |
| B. | 1.61% |
| C. | 2.61% |
| D. | 3.61% |
| Answer» D. 3.61% | |
| 5. |
According to 1998 Census there is a decline in the rate of population growth in all areas except: |
| A. | Islamabad |
| B. | FATA |
| C. | Northern Areas |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. FATA | |
| 6. |
In the 1998 Census, the proportion of population declined marginally in Punjab from 56.1% to: |
| A. | 77.6% |
| B. | 66.6% |
| C. | 55.6% |
| D. | 44.6% |
| Answer» D. 44.6% | |
| 7. |
The overall urban population at the national level has increased from 28.3% in 1981 to ______ in 1998. |
| A. | 48.5% |
| B. | 50.2% |
| C. | 22.5% |
| D. | 32.5% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Infant mortality rate in Pakistan is: |
| A. | 85 per 1000 |
| B. | 95 per 1000 |
| C. | 97 per 1000 |
| D. | 100 per 1000 |
| Answer» C. 97 per 1000 | |
| 9. |
For 100,000 live births, women die of pregnancy are: |
| A. | 350 to 500 |
| B. | 500 to 750 |
| C. | 750 to 1000 |
| D. | 1000 to 1500 |
| Answer» B. 500 to 750 | |
| 10. |
According to 1998 Census which area has the lowest urban proportion: |
| A. | Islamabad |
| B. | FATA |
| C. | Northern Areas |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» C. Northern Areas | |
| 11. |
The reason of high fertility rate in Pakistan is: |
| A. | Early Marriages |
| B. | Desire for Larger Families |
| C. | Low use of Contraception |
| D. | All the Above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
According to the 1998 Census, almost 43% of the countrys population is below: |
| A. | 13 years |
| B. | 14 years |
| C. | 15 years |
| D. | 16 years |
| Answer» D. 16 years | |
| 13. |
According to 1998 Census every third person now lives in a: |
| A. | Village |
| B. | District |
| C. | City |
| D. | Province |
| Answer» D. Province | |
| 14. |
The legal age for male marriage in Pakistan is: |
| A. | 14 years |
| B. | 16 years |
| C. | 18 years |
| D. | 22 years |
| Answer» D. 22 years | |
| 15. |
The proportion of population declined in FATA from 2.6% to ______. |
| A. | 2.3% |
| B. | 2.4% |
| C. | 2.5% |
| D. | 2.6% |
| Answer» C. 2.5% | |
| 16. |
The 1998 Census showed a greater trend towards: |
| A. | Ruralization |
| B. | Urbanization |
| C. | Remained same |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Remained same | |
| 17. |
Sindhs three major cities, Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur account for ______ of its total urban population. |
| A. | 50.1% |
| B. | 63.1% |
| C. | 73.1% |
| D. | 80.1% |
| Answer» D. 80.1% | |
| 18. |
The least urbanized province is the NWFP where only ______ of the people dwell in the urban centers. |
| A. | 13.9% |
| B. | 14.9% |
| C. | 15.9% |
| D. | 16.9% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
According to the 1998 Census, the urban population in Balochistan has increased from 15.6% in 1981 to ______. |
| A. | 10.3% |
| B. | 13.3% |
| C. | 23.3% |
| D. | 30.3% |
| Answer» D. 30.3% | |
| 20. |
Karachi, Lahore and Faisalabad account for ______ of the total urban population of Pakistan. |
| A. | 28.4% |
| B. | 38.4% |
| C. | 48.4% |
| D. | 10.84% |
| Answer» C. 48.4% | |
| 21. |
According to 1998 Census, the biggest city is Karachi with a total population of ______. |
| A. | 5.269 m |
| B. | 9.269 m |
| C. | 10.269 m |
| D. | 6.269 m |
| Answer» C. 10.269 m | |
| 22. |
In Pakistan, first population census was conducted in: |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1949 |
| C. | 1951 |
| D. | 1953 |
| Answer» D. 1953 | |
| 23. |
Demography includes statistical analysis of |
| A. | Births |
| B. | Deaths |
| C. | Migrations |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
According to 1998 Census, the second biggest city is Lahore with a total population of: |
| A. | 5.063 m |
| B. | 4.063 m |
| C. | 3.063 m |
| D. | 6.063 m |
| Answer» B. 4.063 m | |
| 25. |
The interdisciplinary study of human population is called: |
| A. | Geography |
| B. | Biography |
| C. | Demography |
| D. | Cartography |
| Answer» D. Cartography | |
| 26. |
In 1998 census: the population density i.e., persons per square kilometer is: |
| A. | 156 |
| B. | 160 |
| C. | 166 |
| D. | 170 |
| Answer» D. 170 | |
| 27. |
Islamabad s area is 906 sq.km. What is its population density (persons per sq.km)? |
| A. | 166 |
| B. | 238 |
| C. | 358 |
| D. | 888 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
The current population of Pakistan is: |
| A. | 132,352,000 |
| B. | 142,352,000 |
| C. | 152,352,000 |
| D. | 162,352,000 |
| Answer» D. 162,352,000 | |
| 29. |
The sex ratio i.e. males per 100 females is |
| A. | 98.5 |
| B. | 108.5 |
| C. | 118.5 |
| D. | 128.5 |
| Answer» C. 118.5 | |
| 30. |
Our national language Urdu is the mother tongue of ___ people. |
| A. | 5.57% |
| B. | 6.57% |
| C. | 7.57% |
| D. | 8.57% |
| Answer» D. 8.57% | |
| 31. |
Punjabi is the mother tongue of _____ people. |
| A. | 42.15% |
| B. | 43.15% |
| C. | 44.15% |
| D. | 45.15% |
| Answer» D. 45.15% | |
| 32. |
The percentage of male population is: |
| A. | 52.03% |
| B. | 42.03% |
| C. | 57.97% |
| D. | 47.97% |
| Answer» B. 42.03% | |
| 33. |
99.4% of people are Muslims in: |
| A. | NWFP |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Sindh |
| D. | Balochistan |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 34. |
What percentage of our population is divorced? |
| A. | 0.31% |
| B. | 0.34% |
| C. | 0.36% |
| D. | 0.39% |
| Answer» D. 0.39% | |
| 35. |
What percentage of our population is widowed? |
| A. | 5.03% |
| B. | 5.40% |
| C. | 5.60% |
| D. | 5.69% |
| Answer» C. 5.60% | |
| 36. |
Sindhi is the mother language of _____ population. |
| A. | 14.1% |
| B. | 15.1% |
| C. | 10.53% |
| D. | 4.66% |
| Answer» B. 15.1% | |
| 37. |
Pushto is the mother tongue of _____ people. |
| A. | 7.57% |
| B. | 14.1% |
| C. | 10.53% |
| D. | 15.42% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Which is the largest minority is Sindh? |
| A. | Christians |
| B. | Hindus (Jati) |
| C. | Qadianis (Ahmadis) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Qadianis (Ahmadis) | |
| 39. |
Saraiki is the mother tongue of _____ people. |
| A. | 7.57% |
| B. | 14.1% |
| C. | 15.42% |
| D. | 10.53% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Balochi is the first language of _____ population. |
| A. | 3.57% |
| B. | 7.57% |
| C. | 10.53% |
| D. | 4.66% |
| Answer» B. 7.57% | |
| 41. |
Which one is the largest city population wise? |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | Multan |
| C. | Rawalpindi |
| D. | Faisalabad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
What part of population (15 years and above) is currently married? |
| A. | 65.6% |
| B. | 58.4% |
| C. | 63% |
| D. | 65% |
| Answer» D. 65% | |
| 43. |
Which of the following is the smallest city population wise? |
| A. | Peshawar |
| B. | Sargodha |
| C. | Islamabad |
| D. | Sialkot |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
The proportion of urban population shows an increase from 28% in 1981 to ______ in 1998. |
| A. | 32% |
| B. | 35% |
| C. | 38% |
| D. | 40% |
| Answer» B. 35% | |
| 45. |
According to 1998 Census, the three big cities of Sindh; Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sukkur account for 73.1% of the total urban population and ______ of the total population of the province. |
| A. | 15.6% |
| B. | 25.7% |
| C. | 35.7% |
| D. | 45.6% |
| Answer» D. 45.6% | |
| 46. |
The share of urban population has increased from 28.3% in 1981 to 32.5% in 1998 or by: |
| A. | 3.2% |
| B. | 4.2% |
| C. | 5.2% |
| D. | 6.2% |
| Answer» C. 5.2% | |
| 47. |
According to 1998 Census, the Balochistans population growth rate fall down to 2.42%, which was ______ in 1981. |
| A. | 6.09% |
| B. | 7.09% |
| C. | 8.09% |
| D. | 9.09% |
| Answer» C. 8.09% | |
| 48. |
According to 1998 Census, the average household size has declined marginally from 6.7 persons in 1981 to ______ persons in 1998. |
| A. | 6.3% |
| B. | 6.4% |
| C. | 6.5% |
| D. | 6.6% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
According to 1998 Census, 67% of people live in rural areas, down from ______ in 1981. |
| A. | 69% |
| B. | 71% |
| C. | 75% |
| D. | 80% |
| Answer» C. 75% | |
| 50. |
The population of Punjab has risen from 47.2 in 1981 to ______ in 1998. |
| A. | 52.6 m |
| B. | 66.5 m |
| C. | 72.5 m |
| D. | 80.5 m |
| Answer» D. 80.5 m | |