Clocks and Calendars


  1. The first Republic Day of India was celebrated on January 26, 1950. What was the day of the week on that date?









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    According to question , we can say that
    Total number of odd days = 1600 years have 0 odd day + 300 years have 1 odd day + 49 years (12 leap years + 37 ordinary years) have 5 odd days + 26 days of January have 5 odd days = 0 + 1 + 5 + 5 = 4 odd days.

    Correct Option: D

    According to question , we can say that
    Total number of odd days = 1600 years have 0 odd day + 300 years have 1 odd day + 49 years (12 leap years + 37 ordinary years) have 5 odd days + 26 days of January have 5 odd days = 0 + 1 + 5 + 5 = 4 odd days.
    So, the day was Thursday.


  1. If the day after tomorrow is Sunday, what day was tomorrow’s day before yesterday?









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    Given that , The day after tomorrow is Sunday.
    Therefore today is Friday.
    Hence, the day on tomorrow’s day before yesterday is given by:
    = Friday – 1 day = Thursday

    Correct Option: B

    Given that , The day after tomorrow is Sunday.
    Therefore today is Friday.
    Hence, the day on tomorrow’s day before yesterday is given by:
    = Friday – 1 day = Thursday
    Therefore , required day will be Thursday .



  1. In every 30 minutes the time of a watch increases by 3 minutes. After setting the correct time at 5 am what time will the watch show after 6 hours?









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    We know that ,
    In every 30 minutes the time of watch increased by 3 minutes = 12 × 3 = 36 minutes
    So the time after 6 hours = 5 am + 6 hours + 30 minutes = 11 : 36 am.

    Correct Option: C

    We know that ,
    In every 30 minutes the time of watch increased by 3 minutes = 12 × 3 = 36 minutes
    So the time after 6 hours = 5 am + 6 hours + 30 minutes = 11 : 36 am.
    Therefore , required time will be 11 : 36 am.


  1. 4th April, 1988 was Monday. What day of the week was it, on 6th November 1987 ?











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    Number of odd days between 6th November, 1987 and 4th April, 1988 .
    = (30 - 6) days of November 1987+ 31 days of December 1987 + 31 days of January 1988 + 29 days of February
    1988 + 31 days March 1988 + 4 days of April 1988
    = {(30 - 6 ) + 31 } + (31 + 29 + 31 + 4)

    Correct Option: B

    Number of odd days between 6th November, 1987 and 4th April, 1988 .
    = (30 - 6) days of November 1987+ 31 days of December 1987 + 31 days of January 1988 + 29 days of February
    1988 + 31 days March 1988 + 4 days of April 1988
    = {(30 - 6 ) + 31 } + (31 + 29 + 31 + 4)
    = 24 + 31 + 31 + 29 + 31 + 4 = 150
    = 21 weeks + 3 days = 3 odd days
    ∴ 6th November, 1987 will be three days backward from Monday.
    ∴ Required day is Friday.



  1. Smt. Indira Gandhi died on 31st october, 1984. The day of the week was ?









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    1600 years contains 0 odd day; 300 years conains 1 odd day. Also, 83 years contains 20 leap years and 63 ordinary years and therefore, (40 + 0) odd days i.e., 5 odd days.

    ∴ 1983 years contain (0 + 1 + 5) i.e., 6 odd days
    Number of days from Jan. 1984 to 31st Oct 1984 = (31 + 29 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31) = 305 days = 4 odd days
    ∴ Total number of odd days = 6 + 4 = 3 odd days
    So, 31st Oct 1984 was wednesday

    Correct Option: C

    1600 years contains 0 odd day; 300 years conains 1 odd day. Also, 83 years contains 20 leap years and 63 ordinary years and therefore, (40 + 0) odd days i.e., 5 odd days.

    ∴ 1983 years contain (0 + 1 + 5) i.e., 6 odd days
    Number of days from Jan. 1984 to 31st Oct 1984 = (31 + 29 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31) = 305 days = 4 odd days
    ∴ Total number of odd days = 6 + 4 = 3 odd days
    So, 31st Oct 1984 was wednesday