Clocks & Calendars · Question 8 · Medium
India became independent on 15 August 1947. What day of the week was that?
- Monday
- Saturday
- Thursday
- Friday
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. Friday
Explanation: Counting odd days: 1600 years give 0, 300 years give 1, and 46 years (11 leap + 35 ordinary) give 57 → 1, so 31 December 1946 was a Tuesday. From 1 January to 15 August 1947 there are 227 days → 3 odd days. Tuesday + 3 = Friday.
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