SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 28

SSC MTS - 12 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q28

A person was born on 23 February 2004. What day of the week will be on his 21st birthday?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Given: Date of birth = 23 February 2004

2004 is a leap year, 1 January 2004 = Thursday

January (31 days) + February (23 days) = 54 days ⇒ 54 % 7 = 5

Thus day = Thursday + 5 = Tuesday

From 2004 to 2025 = 21 years

Effective leap years = 5

Total odd days = 16 (normal) + 10 (leap) = 26 ⇒ 26 % 7 = 5

Final day = Tuesday + 5 = Sunday

 

Correct Answer: Sunday