The probability that a leap year has 53 Mondays is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The probability that a leap year has 53 Mondays is:

A. 1/7

B. 3/7

C. 2/7

D. 5/7

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Leap year has 366 days = 52 weeks + 2 days. Favorable pairs with Monday: (Sun,Mon), (Mon,Tue) => 2/7.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-designed questionnaire?

A. Maximum use of open-ended questions

B. Use of double negative questions

C. Using simple and unambiguous language

D. Placing sensitive questions at the beginning

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Simple language prevents misinterpretation, ensuring reliable and accurate data collection from respondents.

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Question #2

The probability that a randomly selected leap year contains 53 Sundays is:

A. 5/7

B. 2/7

C. 3/7

D. 1/7

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Leap year has 366 days = 52 weeks + 2 days. The 2 days can be Sun-Mon or Sat-Sun (2 out of 7 pairs), giving 2/7.

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Question #3

The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has recently declined to around:

A. 300 per 100,000

B. 50 per 100,000

C. 200 per 100,000

D. 113 per 100,000 live births

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
As per SRS 2016-18, India's MMR was 113 per 100,000 live births.

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