Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Which constitutional body has the final authority to approve census results in Pakistan?
Answer:
Council of Common Interests (CCI)
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is the constitutional body responsible for approving census results. It consists of the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers of the four provinces. The approval of the 2023 census by the CCI was a prerequisite for the Election Commission to carry out new delimitation of constituencies.
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In the 2023 Census, the population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (including merged districts) was recorded as:
Answer:
40.8 Million
The population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reached 40.85 million in the 2023 census. This figure includes the population of the formerly Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), which were merged into the province in 2018. The province recorded an annual growth rate of 2.41%.
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What was the population of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) in the 2023 Census?
Answer:
2.36 Million
The population of Islamabad Capital Territory was recorded at 2.36 million in 2023. The federal capital has seen a very high growth rate due to its status as an administrative hub and a preferred residential destination for people from across the country, leading to rapid expansion of its suburban sectors.
44
Which city is recorded as the most populous city in Pakistan according to the 2023 census?
Answer:
Karachi
Karachi continues to be the largest city in Pakistan, with its population recorded at approximately 18.8 million in the 2023 census. Lahore follows as the second-largest city with 13 million inhabitants. Karachi's population data is a frequent subject of political debate regarding the city's resource allocation and administrative boundaries.
45
What is the approximate percentage of the urban population in Pakistan as of the 2023 census?
Answer:
38.8%
The 2023 census showed that 38.82% of Pakistan's population lives in urban areas. This indicates a continuing trend of rapid urbanization as people migrate from rural regions to cities in search of better economic opportunities, healthcare, and education. Sindh remains the most urbanized province, with over 50% of its population living in cities.
46
The 2023 Census of Pakistan is historically significant because it was the first ever:
Answer:
Digital Census
The 7th Population and Housing Census of 2023 was Pakistan's first-ever 'Digital Census.' It utilized tablets for data collection, Geo-tagging for mapping, and a self-enumeration portal. This technological shift aimed to ensure more accurate, transparent, and real-time data collection while reducing the time lag in processing results.
47
Which province recorded the highest population growth rate between the 2017 and 2023 censuses?
Answer:
Balochistan
Balochistan recorded the highest annual growth rate at 3.20% among all the provinces. This rapid increase is attributed to several factors including improved coverage in remote areas during the digital census, migration patterns, and high fertility rates. The provincial population reached 14.89 million in 2023.
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Which province remains the most populous in Pakistan according to the 2023 census data?
Answer:
Punjab
Punjab remains the most populous province with a population of 127.68 million people. While its share of the total national population has slightly decreased compared to previous decades, it still hosts more than 50% of the country's total inhabitants, significantly influencing national politics and resource distribution under the NFC award.
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What is the annual population growth rate of Pakistan as recorded in the 2023 Digital Census?
Answer:
2.55%
Pakistan's annual population growth rate was recorded at 2.55% in the 2023 census. This rate is considered one of the highest in the region and the world, posing a serious challenge to the country's socio-economic development, resource management, and the provision of basic services like education and healthcare.
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According to the results of the 7th Population and Housing Census (2023), what is the total population of Pakistan?
Answer:
241.49 Million
The 2023 Digital Census results, officially approved by the Council of Common Interests (CCI) in August 2023, placed Pakistan's total population at 241.49 million. This represents a significant increase from the 207.68 million recorded in the 2017 census, solidifying Pakistan's position as the fifth most populous country in the world.