Population Census I - JSS3 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does a population census aim to enumerate?
Animal species in a region
Total number of individuals in a defined area
Number of trees in a forest
Area covered by a national park
Why is accurate population census data important for resource allocation?
To determine the number of animal species in an ecosystem
To ensure fair distribution of resources based on demographic needs
To monitor changes in geographical features
To calculate the size of protected areas
What role does population census data play in policy formulation?
Determining the height of buildings in urban areas
Assessing the needs of different population groups for development policies
Monitoring traffic congestion in cities
Designing recreational facilities in rural areas
What can result from inaccurate population census data?
Effective economic planning
Misallocation of resources
Improved public health programs
Enhanced political representation
Why might some population groups be undercounted in a census?
Due to excessive data collection methods
Because of reluctance or distrust towards government authorities
Because of high levels of public awareness
Due to accurate enumeration techniques
What is a challenge associated with technological advancements in census operations?
Increased data security and privacy protection
Improved connectivity and infrastructure readiness
Concerns regarding data accuracy and reliability
Enhanced public awareness and participation
How does political interference impact census exercises?
By ensuring unbiased and accurate data collection
By manipulating census results for political gain
By promoting transparency and accountability
By encouraging public trust in government authorities
What role do public awareness and participation play in a census?
They hinder data collection efforts
They facilitate accurate and representative population counts
They discourage government accountability
They promote political interference in census operations
Why is monitoring demographic trends important?
To determine the number of vehicles on the road
To assess changes in population growth rates and age structures
To measure the height of buildings in urban areas
To monitor changes in vegetation patterns
How does accurate population census data contribute to economic planning?
By hindering investment decisions
By misallocating resources
By assessing labor force dynamics and market demand
By promoting economic inequality