It was Monday on 1st January 2018. What was the day of the week on 1st January 2010?
ATuesday
BThursday
CMonday
DFriday
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Friday
1. From 2010 to 2018 there are 8 years, including leap years 2012 and 2016.
2. Odd days = 6 ordinary x 1 + 2 leap x 2 = 10, which is 3 odd days.
3. Going back 3 days from Monday gives Friday for 1st January 2010.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.78._
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