Question

If 26th January, 2020 was a Sunday, then what day of the week was it on 16th March of that year?

• A. Sunday
• B. Tuesday
• C. Monday
• D. Wednesday

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

If 26th January 2020 was a Sunday, then 16th March 2020 was a Monday.

Additional Context:

• Calculation method:
  • January 26 to March 16 = 50 days (including 16th March)
  • Breakdown:
    • Jan 26-31: 5 days (27th-31st)
    • February: 29 days (2020 was a leap year)
    • March 1-16: 16 days
  • 50 days = 7 weeks + 1 day (50 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 1)
• Day determination:
  • Starting from Sunday (26th Jan)
  • Adding 1 day (remainder) = Monday
• Calendar verification:
  • 2020 was a leap year (February had 29 days)
  • March 16, 2020 was indeed a Monday (verifiable through historical calendars)
• Alternative approach:
  • Zeller's Congruence or Doomsday algorithm would confirm the result
  • Key reference dates:
    • January 26: Sunday (given)
    • February 29: Saturday (4 weeks + 1 day after Jan 26)

Correct Answer: (2) Monday.