SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 26

SSC MTS - 18 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q26

In the year 1931, which of the following month had 5 Saturdays?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

1931 is not a leap year.

February = 28 days.

The day of the week for January 1, 1931:

According to calculations,

January 1, 1931 = Thursday.

Based on Option 3:

January (31 days; starts on a Thursday).

In a month with 31 days:

The day on which the month begins, along with the following two days, occurs 5 times.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday (5 times).

Therefore, there are 5 Saturdays in January.