BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 71
If 1 February 1996 is a Wednesday, what day is 3 March 1996?
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Answer: (C) Saturday
Explanation
Feb 1996 has 29 days, so 3 March is 31 days after 1 Feb: 3 odd days → Saturday.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: count 31 days: 31 mod 7 = 3 → Saturday.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: this ignores the leap-year February (29 days).
- (C) Correct
Correct: 1996 is a leap year; 1 Feb to 3 Mar = 31 days = 4 weeks + 3 days → Wednesday + 3 = Saturday.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: too far ahead.