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October 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#161
If 2nd October 2005 was Sunday, what day was 2nd October 2006?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Sunday
Explanation: Although 2006 is not a leap year, the period crosses a standard 365-day interval. 365 days yield exactly 1 odd day. Moving forward 1 day from Sunday results in Monday.
#162
Which day of the week was 14/2/2026?
(a) Monday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 14/2/2026 fell on a Saturday.
#163
Which day of the week was 7/5/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Monday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 7/5/2026 fell on a Thursday.
#164
Which day of the week was 14/10/2026?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 14/10/2026 fell on a Wednesday.
#165
Which day of the week was 28/12/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Monday. 3. Therefore, 28/12/2026 fell on a Monday.
#166
Which day of the week was 7/1/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 7/1/2026 fell on a Wednesday.
#167
Which day of the week was 14/6/2026?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Sunday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Sunday. 3. Therefore, 14/6/2026 fell on a Sunday.
#168
Which day of the week was 21/3/2026?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 21/3/2026 fell on a Saturday.
#169
Which day of the week was 21/7/2026?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Monday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Tuesday. 3. Therefore, 21/7/2026 fell on a Tuesday.
#170
Which day of the week was 21/11/2026?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Saturday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 21/11/2026 fell on a Saturday.
#171
Which day of the week was 28/8/2026?
(a) Monday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Friday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Friday. 3. Therefore, 28/8/2026 fell on a Friday.
#172
Which day of the week was 28/4/2026?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Tuesday. 3. Therefore, 28/4/2026 fell on a Tuesday.
#173
Which day of the week was 7/9/2026?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Thursday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Monday. 3. Therefore, 7/9/2026 fell on a Monday.
#174
A firm with a financial year ending 30 April has a $800 insurance debit balance on 1 May 2018. On 31 October 2018, a $2,100 annual premium is paid. What is the insurance expense for the year ending 30 April 2019?
(a) $2 100
(b) $1 850
(c) $1 050
(d) $2 900
Explanation: The expense for the year is calculated by taking the opening balance ($800) plus the premium paid ($2,100), then subtracting the prepaid portion for the next year (6 months of the new premium: $2,100 * 6/12 = $1,050). Thus, $800 + $2,100 - $1,050 = $1,850.
#175
On 19 October 20x2, goods worth £600 were sold to S Knight with a 2.5% cash discount if paid within 14 days. If payment is made on 25 October, what is the correct double-entry to record the discount?
(a) Debit and Credit = S Knight £15 and Discount received £15
(b) Debit and Credit = Discount received £30 and S Knight £30
(c) Debit and Credit = Discount allowed £15 and S Knight £15
(d) Debit and Credit = S Knight £30 and Discounts received £30
Explanation: The discount is calculated as 2.5% of £600, which equals £15. Since the seller is granting a discount to a customer, this is classified as a 'Discount Allowed'. In double-entry bookkeeping, an expense or loss like a discount allowed is debited, and the customer's account (S Knight) is credited to reduce the amount owed.
#176
In which location was the Panchayati Raj system first inaugurated on October 2, 1959?
(a) Nagpur (Rajasthan)
(b) Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
(c) Bombay (Maharashtra)
(d) Patna (Bihar)
Explanation: The Panchayati Raj system was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district, Rajasthan. This marked the first implementation of the three-tier democratic decentralization system in India, following the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee.
#177
Which category of crops is characterized by a sowing period from October to December and a harvesting period from March to May?
(a) Kharif crops
(b) All of these
(c) Relay crops
(d) Rabi crops
Explanation: Rabi crops are planted during the winter season, from October to December, and are harvested during the summer season, from March to May. This specific planting and harvesting schedule defines Rabi crops, which rely on winter rains and cooler temperatures for optimal growth.
#178
Which agricultural season spans from October 1st to March 31st, covering approximately 182 days?
(a) Monsoon season
(b) Kharif season
(c) Rabi season
(d) Wheat season
Explanation: The Rabi season is the winter cropping season in the Indian subcontinent. It typically begins in October, coinciding with the retreat of the monsoon, and ends in March. This period provides the necessary cool weather conditions for crops like wheat, mustard, and gram to thrive.
#179
Which agricultural season spans from October 1st to March 31st, covering a duration of approximately 182 days?
(a) Kharif season
(b) Rabi season
(c) Wheat season
(d) Monsoon season
Explanation: The Rabi season, also known as the winter cropping season, typically begins in October and concludes in March. Crops sown during this period are harvested in the spring. This season is characterized by cooler temperatures and is essential for the cultivation of major crops like wheat, barley, mustard, and various pulses, which require these specific climatic conditions for optimal growth and development.
#180
A company makes a final call of Rs. 50 per share due on August 31st. A shareholder holding 5,000 shares pays on October 15th. Under Table A, what is the interest on calls-in-arrears?
(a) Rs. 1,875
(b) Rs. 3,125
(c) Rs. 1,562.50
(d) Rs. 1,500
Explanation: Table A of the Companies Act typically prescribes an interest rate of 5% per annum on calls-in-arrears. The total call amount is 5,000 shares * Rs. 50 = Rs. 2,50,000. The delay is from September 1st to October 15th (1.5 months). Interest = 2,50,000 * 5% * (1.5/12) = Rs. 1,562.50. This calculation follows the standard interest application for delayed payments.