Multiple choice general knowledge

Ash Wednesday is observed on

  1. early as 9 February or as late as 31 March.

  2. early as 4 February or as late as 10 March.

  3. early as 7 February or as late as 1 March.

  4. early as 21 February or as late as 6 March.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ash Wednesday can fall as early as February 4 and as late as March 10. This is because Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter (40 fasting days plus 6 Sundays), and Easter's date varies based on the vernal equinox and full moon. The calculation is: earliest Easter (March 22) minus 46 days = February 4; latest Easter (April 25) minus 46 days = March 10.

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