SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 25

SSC MTS - 5 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q25

If the month of November 2026 started on Friday, then which date will be the first Saturday of May 2027?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

November 1, 2026 = Friday

November 2026

November = 30 days

30 / 7 = 2 days forward

December 1, 2026 = Sunday

December 2026

December = 31 days

31 / 7 = 3 days forward

January 1, 2027 = Wednesday

January 2027

31 days → +3 days

February 1, 2027 = Saturday

February 2027

2027 is not a leap year → 28 days

28 / 7 = 0

March 1, 2027 = Saturday

March 2027

31 days → +3

April 1, 2027 = Tuesday

April 2027

30 days → +2

May 1, 2027 = Thursday

May 2027

May 1 = Thursday

May 2 = Friday

May 3 = Saturday

Correct Answer: D) 3