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Census: questions and answer review

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21. First census in the subcontinent occurred during the reign of which viceroy?

برصغیر میں پہلی مردم شماری کس وائسرائے کے دور میں ہوئی؟

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Answer: Lord Mayo

Explanation Census has been undertaken every 10 years beginning in 1872 under British viceroy Lord Mayo the first complete census was taken in the su b -continen t in 1881 while The first census in Indo Pak subcontinent was held in After independence, the first census of Pakistan was conducted in 1951 the second in 1961 the third census was held in 1972 instead of 1971 ND23-2-2023

22. According to the 2017 census, what was the population density of Pakistan per square kilometre?

سن 2017 کی مردم شماری کے مطابق پاکستان کی فی مربع کلومیٹر آبادی کی کثافت کتنی تھی؟

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Answer: 261

Explanation Pakistan ( 2017 ): 261 persons/km² 1998 census: around 166 persons/km² Highest density: Punjab province Lowest density: Balochistan province Urban areas: much higher than rural areas Last verified on 04-05-2026

23. In 1951 pakistan had a population of ______?

سن 1951 میں پاکستان کی آبادی ______ کی تھی؟

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Answer: 75 million

Explanation According to the 1951 census , the total population of the Dominion of Pakistan was 75 million . West Pakistan had a population of 33.7 million. East Pakistan had a population of 42 million.

24. When sixth Census was held in Pakistan?

پاکستان میں چھٹی مردم شماری کب ہوئی؟

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Answer: 2017

Explanation The sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017. Total Population of Pakistan in 2017 was 207.7 Million Total Males 106.34 Million Total Females 101.34 Million Growth rates 2.40 % Literacy rate 59.13%. ************** First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951. The second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961. The third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972. Fourth Census was held in Pakistan i n 1981. The fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998. Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017. Seventh in 2023

25. When Fourth Census was held in Pakistan?

پاکستان میں چوتھی مردم شماری کب ہوئی؟

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Answer: 1981

Explanation The Fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981. Total Population of Pakistan in 1981 was 84.3 Million Total Males 44.23 Million Total Females 40.02 Million

26. What is the total population of Pakistan lives in urban (cities) areas?

پاکستان کی کل آبادی شہری علاقوں میں کتنی ہے؟

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Answer: 36.33%

Explanation 63.66% of Pakistan's population lives in rural areas. 36.33% of the population resides in urban areas.

27. According to the 2017 census, what was the overall sex ratio in Pakistan?

سن 2017 کی مردم شماری کے مطابق پاکستان میں مجموعی جنسی تناسب کیا تھا؟

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Answer: 104%

Explanation Key Provincial Sex Ratios (2017 Census): • National Average → 104.91 • Punjab → 103.41 • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa → 102.54 • Sindh → 108.29 • Balochistan → 110.82 • Islamabad (ICT) → 110.68 Population Summary (2017): • Total Population → ~ 207.68 million • Males → ~ 106.3 million • Females → ~ 101.3 million Last verified on 09-05-2026

28. According to the first census of 1951, what was the approximate population of Pakistan?

سن 1951 کی پہلی مردم شماری کے مطابق ، پاکستان کی متوقع آبادی کیا تھی؟

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Answer: 35 million

Explanation

29. The first Population Census was held in Pakistan in the year?

پاکستان میں پہلی مردم شماری کس سال ہوئی؟

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Answer: 1951

Explanation There have been only 6 nationwide censuses. First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951. The second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961. The third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972. The fourth Census was held in Pakistan i n 1981. The fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998. The Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017. The seventh census was held in Pakistan in 2023 Additional Information: Census has been undertaken every 10 years it was beginning in 1872 under British viceroy Lord Mayo agm.5.3.23na19112023

30. National Assembly members are increased on basis of ______.

قومی اسمبلی کے ارکان میں ______ کی بنیاد پر اضافہ کیا جاتا ہے۔

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Answer: Populations

Explanation The National Assembly of the parliament consists of 336 members old was 342 reducing KPK from 61 to 55. A member of the National Assembly is called MNA National Assembly members are increased on the basis of Population. 25 age is specified for members of the National Assembly to contest the election National Assembly is the lower house of parliament Senate is the Upper house of parliament Name Punjab Sindh KPK Baluchistan ICT Total General 141 61 45 16 3 266 Women 32 14 10 4 - 60 Non-Muslims - - - - - 10 Total 173 75 55 20 3 336 According to Article 51 (1) and 3(a) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Article 51. (1) There shall be [three hundred and thirty-six] seats for members in the National Assembly, including seats reserved for women and non-Muslims. Reference Click ND7-5-2023

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