January 1, 2008 is Tuesday. What day of the week lies on Jan 1, 2009?

Question:
January 1, 2008 is Tuesday. What day of the week lies on Jan 1, 2009?

[A].

Monday

[B].

Wednesday

[C].

Thursday

[D].

Sunday

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The year 2008 is a leap year. So, it has 2 odd days.

1st day of the year 2008 is Tuesday (Given)

So, 1st day of the year 2009 is 2 days beyond Tuesday.

Hence, it will be Thursday.