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Question 271. What was the day on 9th May, 2001?
  1.    Wednesday
  2.    Saturday
  3.    Thursday
  4.    Tuesday
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Wednesday
9th May, 2001 = (2000 years + Period from 1.1.2001 to 9.5.2001)
Odd days in 1600 years = 0
Odd days in 400 years = 0
Jan.   Feb.   March   April   May
(31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 9) = 129 days
129 days = (18 weeks + 3 day) = 3 odd day
Total number of odd days = (0 + 0 + 3 ) = 3 odd day
Given day is Wednesday
Question 272. If 4th december 1999 is Monday then what day is 3rd january 2000 ?
  1.    Sunday
  2.    Monday
  3.    Tuesday
  4.    Wednesday
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Wednesday
Here from 4th December 1999 to 3rd January 2000,
there is a difference of 30 days
Number of odd days = $$\frac{{30}}{7}$$ = 2 odd days
Then no. of odd days = 2 ⇒ tuesday and wednesday (from monday)
Hence on 3rd january it is wednesday.
Question 273. Which calendar was used again in the year 1856?
  1.    1828
  2.    1850
  3.    1830
  4.    1852
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1828
Given year 1856, when divided by 4 leaves a remainder of 0.
NOTE: When remainder is 0, 28 is subtracted to the given year to get the result.
So, 1856 - 28 = 1828

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