Reasoning : Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2022

Which date of June 2099 among the following in Sunday?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (2)

To determine the day of the week for a specific date, the concept of "odd days" is utilized. The reference point is given as January 1, 2001, which was a Monday.

The calculation proceeds as follows:

  • Number of years: The period spans from 2001 to 2099, encompassing 99 years.
  • Leap years: Within this 99-year period (2001-2099), the leap years are 2004, 2008, ..., 2096. The number of leap years is (2096−2004)/4+1=23+1=24.
  • Non-leap years: The number of non-leap years is 99−24=75.
  • Odd days from years: Each leap year contributes 2 odd days, and each non-leap year contributes 1 odd day. Total odd days from these 99 years = (24×2)+(75×1)=48+75=123.
  • Odd days from months in 2099 (up to June 1):
    • January (31 days): 3 odd days
    • February (28 days, as 2099 is not a leap year): 0 odd days
    • March (31 days): 3 odd days
    • April (30 days): 2 odd days
    • May (31 days): 3 odd days
    • June (up to 1st day): 1 odd day
    Total odd days from months = 3+0+3+2+3+1=12.
  • Total odd days: Sum of odd days from years and months = 123+12=135.
  • Net odd days: To find the net change in day, divide the total odd days by 7 and take the remainder. 135÷7=19 with a remainder of 2. Thus, there are 2 net odd days.

Since January 1, 2001, was a Monday, June 1, 2099, will be Monday + 2 days = Wednesday.

Now, we determine which date in June 2099 is a Sunday:

  • June 1 = Wednesday
  • June 2 = Thursday
  • June 3 = Friday
  • June 4 = Saturday
  • June 5 = Sunday

Therefore, June 5, 2099, is a Sunday.

Incorrect Options:

  • Option 1 (4): If June 1, 2099, is Wednesday, then June 4, 2099, would be a Saturday.
  • Option 3 (6): If June 1, 2099, is Wednesday, then June 6, 2099, would be a Monday.
  • Option 4 (7): If June 1, 2099, is Wednesday, then June 7, 2099, would be a Tuesday.