State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · प्रश्न 71

If 1 February 1996 is a Wednesday, what day is 3 March 1996?

  1. Friday
  2. Sunday
  3. Saturday
  4. Monday
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण

उत्तर: (C) Saturday

स्पष्टीकरण

Feb 1996 has 29 days, so 3 March is 31 days after 1 Feb: 3 odd days → Saturday.

  • (A) चूक

    Wrong: count 31 days: 31 mod 7 = 3 → Saturday.

  • (B) चूक

    Wrong: this ignores the leap-year February (29 days).

  • (C) बरोबर

    Correct: 1996 is a leap year; 1 Feb to 3 Mar = 31 days = 4 weeks + 3 days → Wednesday + 3 = Saturday.

  • (D) चूक

    Wrong: too far ahead.