Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Calendar

Question:

What was the day of the week on 2nd January 2010, if it was Sunday on 1st January 2006?

Options:

Saturday

Thursday

Sunday

Friday

Correct Answer:

Saturday

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Saturday

Given:
1st January 2006 was a Sunday

We need the day on 2nd January 2010.

Step 1: Count odd days from 2006 to 2009

Year

Type

Days

Odd days

2006

Normal

365

1

2007

Normal

365

1

2008

Leap

366

2

2009

Normal

365

1

Total odd days = 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 5

Step 2: From 1 Jan 2010 to 2 Jan 2010

1 additional day → 1 odd day

Total odd days = 5 + 1 = 6

Step 3: Find the day

Sunday + 6 days = Saturday