POPULATION CENSUS

What is the study of population called?

• Sociology

• Demography

• Geography

• Anthropology

Which body is responsible for conducting population census in Nigeria?

• Ministry of Statistics

• National Population Commission (NPC)

• Federal Bureau of Records

• National Demographic Institute

Population census is best defined as:

• The number of people born in a country each year

• The official counting of people living in a place at a particular time

• A survey of schools, hospitals, and industries in a country

• The number of foreigners entering a country

Which of the following is NOT a question asked during population census?

• Name

• Age

• Favourite food

• Educational background

One importance of population census is that it helps government in:

• Writing constitutions

• Planning for schools, hospitals, and housing

• Celebrating Independence Day

• Organizing political campaigns

Which of the following is a problem of population census in Nigeria?

• Public enlightenment

• Mapping of areas

• Inflation of figures

• Recruitment of staff

To conduct an acceptable population census in Nigeria, there must be:

• Stiff punishment for figure manipulators

• Poor town planning

• Shortage of trained personnel

• Illiteracy

Which of these is a reason for population control?

• To celebrate festivals

• To improve life security and housing facilities

• To increase illiteracy levels

• To weaken national unity

One major use of census data in employment is:

• To count the number of married people

• To know the number of unemployed people

• To determine the most educated state

• To allocate industries by tribe

Which of the following is a way NPC prepares for census in Nigeria?

• Closing schools and markets

• Conducting mock counting during training

• Importing workers from other countries

• Ignoring remote areas