SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 27

SSC MTS - 12 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q27

A person was born on 5 January 2001. What day of the week will be on his 25th birthday?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

5 January 2001 to 5 January 2026 = 25 years

Leap years = 6

Total days = 25×365 + 6 = 9131

9131 ÷ 7 = 3 odd days

5 January 2001 = ?

2000 has 0 odd days

2001 has 1 odd day

Days till 5 Jan = 5 → 5 odd days

Total odd days = 1 + 5 = 6 → Friday

Friday + 3 days = Monday

Correct Answer: Monday