Trigonometric Functions

Question1
The value of (sin 70 ∘
) (cot 10
∘
cot 70
∘
− 1) is

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Options:

A. 0

B. 2/3

C. 1

D. 3/2

Answer: C

Solution:
∘ ∘ ∘
sin 70 (cot 10 cot 70 − 1)
∘
cos (80 )
⇒ = 1
sin 10

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Question2
Let the range of the function
f (x) = 6 + 16 cos x ⋅ cos (
π

3
− x) ⋅ cos (
π

3
+ x) ⋅ sin 3x ⋅ cos 6x, x ∈ R be
[α, β] . Then the distance of the point (α, β) from the line 3x + 4y + 12 = 0 is :

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Options:

A. 11

B. 10
C. 8

D. 9

Answer: A

Solution:

f (x) = 6 + 16 (

distance

Question3

If

C.
8

D.
2
13

∑ {
r=1
=

∣
= 6 + sin 12x

sin(
1

Range of f (x) is [5, 7]

(α, β) ≡ (5, 7)

4
cos 3x) sin 3x ⋅ cos 6x

= 6 + 4 cos 3x sin 3x cos 6x

15 + 28 + 12

+(r−1)
1
π

6
= 11

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) sin(

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Options:

A.
10

B.

Answer: C

Solution:
π

4
+
rπ

6
)
} = a√ 3 + b, a, b ∈ Z , then a 2
+ b
2
is equal to :
 13 π rπ π π
1 sin [( + ) − ( ) − (r − 1) ]
4 6 4 6

π
∑
π π π rπ
sin sin ( + (r − 1) ) sin ( + )
6 r=1 4 6 4 6

13
1 π π π rπ
∑ (cot ( + (r − 1) ) − cot ( + ))
π
sin 4 6 4 6
6 r=1

= 2√ 3 − 2 = α√ 3 + b

So a 2
+ b
2
= 8

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Question4
If sin x + sin 2
x = 1 x ∈ (0, , π

2
, then
)

12 12 10 10 8 8 6 6
(cos x + tan x) + 3(cos x + tan x + cos x + tan x) + (cos x + tan x)

is equal to:

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

Options:

A. 3

B.
4

C.
2

D.
1

Answer: C

Solution:
2
sin x + sin x = 1

2
⇒ sin x = cos x ⇒ tan x = cos x

∴ Given expression
12 10 8 6
= 2 cos x + 6 [cos x + cos x] + 2 cos x

6 5 4 3
= 2 [sin x + 3 sin x + 3 sin x + sin x]

3 3
= 2 sin x [(sin x + 1) ]

3
2
= 2[sin x + sin x]

= 2

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Question5
6 6

If 10 sin 4
θ + 15 cos
4
θ = 6 , then the value of 27 cosec

16 sec
θ+8 sec
8
θ
θ
is

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Options:

A. 2

B. 3

C. 1

D. 3

Answer: A

Solution:
4 4
10 sin θ + 15 cos θ = 6

4 4 4
⇒10 sin θ + 10 cos θ + 5 cos θ = 6

2
2 2 2 2 4
⇒10 [(sin θ + cos θ) − 2 sin θ cos θ] + 5 cos θ = 6

2 2 4
⇒10 − 20 (1 − cos θ) cos θ + 5 cos θ = 6

Let cos
2
θ = x
2 2
10 − 20 (x − x ) + 5x = 6

2
⇒25x − 20x + 4 = 0

2
2
(5x − 2) = 0 ⇒ x =
5
2 3
2 2
⇒cos θ = ⇒ sin θ = ,
5 5
5 5
2 2
sec θ = , cosec θ =
2 3

3 3
5 5
6 6
27 cosec θ + 8 sec θ 27( ) + 8( )
3 2
=
8 4
16 sec θ 5
16( )
2

3 3 3
5 + 5 2.5 2
= = =
4 4
5 5 5

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Question6
If for θ ∈ [− , the points (x, y) = (3 tan (θ + ), 2 tan (θ +
π

3
, 0]
π

3
π

6
)) lie on
xy + αx + βy + γ = 0, then α + β + γ is equal to : 2 2 2
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Options:

A. 75

B. 96

C. 80

D. 72

Answer: A

Solution:
π π
Let ϕ = θ + ⇒ θ = ϕ −
3 6
π π
x = 3 tan (θ + ) = 3 tan (θ + )
3 6

y = 2 tan ϕ

1
tan ϕ +
π √3
tan (ϕ + ) =
1
6 1 − tan ϕ ⋅
√3

y 1
+
x 2 √3
=
y 1
3 1 − ⋅
2 √3

3(y√ 3 + 2)
⇒ x =
2√ 3 − y

xy + αx + βy + r = 0

y√ 3 + 2 (y√ 3 + 2)
3( ) + α (3 ) + βy + r = 0
2√ 3 − y (2√ 3 − y)

2
= (3√ 3 − β)y + (6 + 3√ 3α + 2√ 3β − y)y

+(6α + 2√ 3y) = 0

For this identity to hold for all θ, coefficients must be 0

∴ β = 3√ 3

γ = −α√ 3

6 + 3√ 3α + (2√ 3)(3√ 3) + α√ 3 = 0

⇒ α = −2√ 3

⇒ β = 6
2 2 2
α + β + γ = 75

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Question7
Let the set of all a ∈ R such that the equation cos2 x + a sin x = 2a − 7 has a
solution be [p, q] and
[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 48

Solution:

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Question8
If 2tan2θ − 5 secθ = 1 has exactly 7 solutions in the interval [0, nπ/2], for the

least value of n ∈ N then is equal to :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question9

If α, is the solution of 4cosθ + 5 sinθ = 1, then the value of tanα is

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question10

The sum of the solutions x ∈ ℝ of the equation

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
0

B.
1

C.
-1

D.
3

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question11
If 2sin3x + sin2x cosx + 4sinx − 4 = 0 has exactly 3 solutions in the interval [0,
nπ/2], n ∈ N, then the roots of the equation

x2 + nx + (n − 3) = 0 belong to :

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
(0, ∞)

B.
(−∞, 0)

C.

D.
Z

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question12
The number of solutions of the equation 4sin2x − 4 cos3x + 9 − 4cosx = 0 ; x
∈[−2π, 2π] is :

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
1
B.
3

C.
2

D.
0

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question13
For α, β ∈ (0, π/2), let 3sin (α + β) = 2sin (α − β) and a real number k be such
that tanα = k tan β. Then the value of k is equal to :

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.

B.
-5

C.
2/3

D.
5
Answer: B

Solution:

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Question14

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
C

B.
π−C

C.
2π − C

D.
π/2 −C

Answer: A

Solution:
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Question15
If m and n respectively are the numbers of positive and negative value of θ in
the interval [−π, π] that satisfy the equation cos 2 θ cos 2θ = cos 3 θ cos 9θ2 , then
mn is equal to ________.
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 25

Solution:

Solution:
θ 9θ
cos 2 θ ⋅ cos = cos 3 θ ⋅ cos
2 2
θ 9θ
⇒ 2 cos 2 θ ⋅ cos = 2 cos ⋅ cos 3 θ
2 2
⇒ cos 5θ + cos 3θ = cos 15θ + cos 3θ
2 2 2 2
15θ 5θ
⇒ cos = cos
2 2
15θ 5θ
⇒ = 2kπ ±
2 2
5θ = 2kπ or 10θ = 2kπ
2kπ
θ=
5

{
∴ θ = −π, −4π , −3π , −2π , −π , 0, π , 2π , 3π , 4π , π
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 }
∴ m ⋅ n = 25
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Question16
Let S = {θ ∈ [0, 2π) : tan(π cos θ) + tan(πsin θ) = 0}.
Then ∑
θ∈S
sin 2 θ + ( π
4 ) is equal to
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:
Solution:
tan(π cos θ) + tan(πsin θ) = 0
tan(π cos θ) = −tan(πsin θ)
tan(π cos θ) = tan(−πsin θ)
π cos θ = nπ − πsin θ
sin θ + cos θ = n where n ∈ I
possible values are n = 0, 1 and −1 because
−√2 ≤ sin θ + cos θ ≤ √2

{
Now it gives θ ∈ 0, π , 3π , 7π , 3π , π
2 4 4 2 }
( )
So ∑ sin 2 θ + π = 2(0) + 4 1 = 2
θ∈S 4 2 ( )
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Question17

Let f (θ) = 3 sin 4 ( ( 3π

2 ) )
− θ + sin 4(3π + θ) − 2(1 − sin 22θ) and

S= { θ ∈ [0, π] : f (θ) = − } . If 4β =
′ √3
2 ∑
θ∈S
θ, then f (β) is equal to
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

11
A.
8

5
B.
4

9
C.
8

3
D.
2
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

(
f (θ) = 3 sin 4 ( 3π2 − θ ) + sin 4
)
(3x + θ) − 2(1 − sin 22θ)

S= { θ ∈ [0, π] : f (θ) = − √23 }

′

⇒ f(θ) = 3(cos4θ + sin 4θ) − 2cos22θ

( 1
⇒ f(θ) = 3 1 − sin 22θ − 2cos22θ
2 )
3
⇒ f(θ) = 3 − sin 22θ − 2cos2θ
2
= 3 − 1 cos22θ = 3 − 1 1 + cos 4 θ
2 2 2 2 2 ( )
5
f (θ) = − cos 4 θ
4 4
′
f (θ) = sin 4θ
√3
⇒ f′(θ) = sin 4θ = −
2
n π
⇒ 4θ = nπ + (−1)
3
⇒θ= nπ + (−1) n π
4 12

12 4 12(
⇒ θ = π , π − π , π + π , 3π − π
2 12) ( 4 12 ) ( )
π π 3π 3π
⇒ 4β = + + =
4 2 4 2
3π
cos
3π f(β) 5 2 5
⇒β= ⇒ = − =
8 4 4 4

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Question18
The set of all values of λ for which the equation cos22x − 2sin 4x − 2cos2x = λ
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. [−2, −1]

[
B. −2, − 3
2 ]
[
C. −1, − 1
2 ]
[
D. − 32 , −1 ]
Answer: D
Solution:
Solution:
λ = cos22x − 2sin 4x − 2cos2x
convert all in to cos x .
λ = (2cos2x − 1)2 − 2(1 − cos2x)2 − 2cos2x
= 4cos4x − 4cos2x + 1 − 2(1 − 2cos2x + cos4x)−
2cos2x
= 2cos4x − 2cos2x + 1 − 2
= 2cos4x − 2cos2x − 1

[
= 2 cos4x − cos2x − 1
2 ]
[( ) ]
2
2
= 2 cos x − 1 − 3
2 4
λmax = 2 [
1 3
−
4 4 ]
=2× −
2
4 ( )
= −1 (max Value)

[ ]
λmin = 2 0 − 3 = − 3 (MinimumValue)
4 2
So, Range = − , −1 [3
2 ]
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Question19

If tan 15∘ + 1
tan 75∘
+ 1
tan 105∘
+ tan 195∘ = 2a then the value of a + ( 1
a ) is :
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 4

B. 4 − 2√3

C. 2

D. 5 − 3 √3
2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Option (1)
tan 15∘ = 2 − √3
1
∘
= cot 75∘ = 2 − √3
tan 75
1 = cot(105∘) = −cot 75∘ = √3 − 2
tan 105∘
tan 195∘ = tan 15∘ = 2 − √3
∴ 2(2 − √3 ) = 2a ⇒ a = 2 − √3
⇒ a+ 1 =4
a

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Question20

If the solution of the equation logcos x cot x + 4logsin x tan x = 1, x ∈ 0, ( ),

π
2
is

sin −1 ( α + √β
2 ) , where α, β are integers, then α + β is equal to:
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 3

B. 5

C. 6

D. 4

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
logcos x cot x + 4logsin x tan x = 1
⇒ ln cos x − ln s i n x + 4 ln s i n x − ln cos x = 1
ln cos x ln s i n x
⇒ (ln s i n x) − 4(ln s i n x)(ln cos x) + 4(ln cos x)2 = 1
2

⇒ ln s i n x = 2 ln cos x
−1 + √5
⇒ sin 2x + sin x − 1 = 0 ⇒ sin x =
2
∴α+β=4
Correct option (4)

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Question21
The value of tan 9∘ − tan 27∘ − tan 63∘ + tan 81∘ is _______ :
[6-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 4
Solution:
Solution:
(tan 9∘ + cot 9∘) − (tan 27∘ + cot 27∘)
1 1
∘ ∘
−
sin 9 cos 9 sin 27 cos 27∘
∘

2 − 2
∘
sin 18 sin 54∘
2(4) 2(4)
−
√5 − 1 (√5 + 1)
8(√5 + 1) 8(√5 − 1)
−
4 4
2[(√5 + 1) − (√5 − 1)]
=4

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Question22
The value of 36(4cos29∘ − 1)(4cos227∘ − 1)(4cos281∘ − 1)(4cos2243∘ − 1) is
[8-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. 27

B. 54

C. 18

D. 36

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
2 2 2 sin 3θ
4cos θ − 1 = 4(1 − sin θ) − 1 = 3 − 4sin θ =
sin θ
so given expression can be written as
sin 27∘ sin 81∘ sin 243∘ sin 729∘
36× × × ×
sin 9∘ sin 27∘ sin 81∘ sin 243∘
sin 729∘
36× = 36
sin 9∘

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Question23
π
96 cos 33 cos 2π
33
cos 4π
33
cos 8π
33
cos 16π
33
is equal to :
[10-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:
A. 4

B. 2

C. 3

D. 1

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
2 3 4
π π π
96 cos π cos 2π cos 2 cos 2 cos 2
33 33 33 33 33
−1 sin (2nA)
∵ cos A cos 2 A cos 22 A.. . cos 2n A=
2nsin A
π, =
Here A = n 5
33

=
96sin 25 π( )
33
5
2 sin π
33 ( )
=
96sin 32π
33( )
32sin
π
33( )
=
3sin π −( )π
33
=3
sin
π
33( )
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Question24

Let S = { (x ∈ − π2 , π
2 ) : 91
− tan2x
+9
tan2x
= 10 } 2
and b = x ∈∑S tan ( ) , then
x
3
1
6
− 14)2 is equal to
(β
[10-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. 16

B. 32

C. 8

D. 64

Answer: B
Solution:
Solution:
2
Let 9tan x = P
9
+ P = 10
P
P2 − 10P + 9 = 0
(P − 9)(P − 1) = 0
P = 1, 9
2 2
tan tan
9 x = 1, 9 x = 9
tan x = 0, tan2x = 1
2

x = 0, ± π ∴ x ∈ − π , p
4 2 2 ( )
β = tan2(0) + tan2 +
π
(
12 )
+ tan2 −
π
12 ( )
= 0 + 2(tan 15∘)2
2(2 − √3 )2
2(7 − 4√3 )
1 2
Than (14 − 8√3 − 14) = 32
6

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Question25
The number of solutions of |cos x| = sin x, such that −4π ≤ x ≤ 4π is :
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 4

B. 6

C. 8

D. 12

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Period of |cos x| = π
And period of sin x = 2π
Graph of sin x and |cos x| cuts each other at two points A and B in [0, 2π]
So, in [−4π, 4π], total 4 similar graph will be present and graph of sin x and |cos x| will cut 4 × 2 = 8 times.
∴ Total possible solutions = 8

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Question26
Let S = { θ ∈ [0, 2π] : 82sin θ + 82cos θ = 16 } . Then
2 2

n(s) + ∑
θ∈S
( sec ( π
4 )
+ 2θ cosec ( π
4
+ 2θ ) ) is equal to:
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 0

B. −2

C. −4

D. 12

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
S = { θ ∈ [0, 2π] : 82sin θ + 82cos θ = 16 }
2 2

2 2
Now apply AM ≥ GM for 82sin θ, 82cos θ
2 2 1
82sin θ + 82cos θ ≥ ( 82sin2θ + 2cos2θ ) 2
2
8≥8
2 2
⇒82sin θ = 82cos θ
or sin2θ = cos2θ
π 3π 5π 7π
∴θ = , , ,
4 4 4 4

( )
n(S) + ∑ sec π + 2θ cos e c π + 2θ
θ∈S 4 4 ( )
2
4+ ∑
θ∈S
2 sin (
π
4 ) (
+ 2θ cos
π
4
+ 2θ )
=4+ ∑
2
= 4 + 2 ∑ cosec
π
+ 4θ ( )
θ∈S
(
sin π + 4θ
2 )θ∈S 2

[ ( ) ( )
= 4 + 2 cosec π + π cosec π + 3π + cosec π + 5π + cosec
2 2 2 ( ) ( π2 + 7π ) ]
[ π π π
= 4 + 2 −cosec − cos e c − cos e c − cosec
2 2 2
π
2 ]
= 4 − 2(4)
=4−8
= −4

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Question27
If the sum of solutions of the system of equations 2sin2θ − cos 2 θ = 0 and
2cos2θ + 3 sin θ = 0 in the interval [0, 2π] is kπ, then k is equal to ________.
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 3

Solution:
Solution:
Equation (1) 2sin2θ = 1 − 2sin2θ
1
⇒sin2θ =
4
1
⇒sin θ = ±
2
π 5π 7π 11π
⇒θ = , , ,
6 6 6 6
2
Equation (2) 2cos θ + 3 sin θ = 0
⇒2sin2θ − 3 sin θ − 2 = 0
⇒2sin2θ − 4 sin θ + sin θ − 2 = 0
⇒(sin θ − 2)(2 sin θ + 1) = 0
−1
⇒sin θ =
2
7π 11π
⇒θ = ,
6 6
7π 11π
∴ Common solutions = ;
6 6
7π + 11π 18π
Sum of solutions = = = 3π
6 6
∴k = 3

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Question28
Let S = {θ ∈ (0, 2π) : 7cos2θ − 3sin2θ − 2cos22θ = 2}. Then, the sum of roots of
all the equations x2 − 2(tan2θ + cot2θ)x + 6sin2θ = 0, θ ∈ S, is _______.
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 16

Solution:

Solution:
7cos2θ − 3 sin2θ − 2cos22θ = 2
⇒4 (1 + cos 2 θ
2 )
+ 3 cos 2 θ − 2cos22θ = 2

⇒2 + 5cos2θ − 2cos22θ = 2
5
⇒cos 2 θ = 0 or ( rejected )
2
1 − tan2θ
⇒cos 2 θ = 0 = 2
⇒ tan2θ = 1
1 + tan θ
∴ Sum of roots = 2(tan2θ + cot2θ) = 2 × 2 = 4
π 3π 5π 7π
But as tan θ = ±1 for , , , in the interval (0, 2π)
4 4 4 4
∴ Four equations will be formed
Hence sum of roots of all the equations = 4 × 4 = 16.

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Question29

2 sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( ) is equal to :

π
22
3π
22
5π
22
7π
22
9π
22
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

3
A.
16

1
B.
16

1
C.
32

9
D.
32

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
2 sin π sin 3π sin 5π sin 7π sin 9π
22 22 22 22 22
= 2 sin (
11π − 10π
22
sin) (
11π − 8π
22
sin ) ( 11π22− 6π ) sin ( 11π22− 4π ) sin ( 11π22− 2π )
π 2π 3π 4π 5π
= 2 cos cos cos cos cos
11 11 11 11 11
2 sin 32π
11
=
5 π
2 sin
11
1
=
16

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Question30

Let S = { θ ∈ 0,( π
2 ): ∑
m=1
9
(
sec θ + (m − 1) π
6 ) sec ( θ + ) = − } . Then
mπ
6
8
√3

[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. S = { } π
12

B. S = { } 2π
3

π
C. ∑ θ=
θ∈S 2

3π
D. ∑ θ=
θ∈S 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

s= { ( )
0 ∈ 0,
π
2
9
: ∑ sec θ + (m − 1)
m=1
( π
6
sec θ +
mπ
6
=−) (
8
√3 ) } .

( )
9
1 π
∑ cos θ + m
m=1
(
cos θ + (m − 1) π
6 )6

1 9
∑
[(
6 ) (
sin θ + mπ − θ + (m − 1) π
6 )]
sin ( )
π m=1
6 (
cos θ + (m − 1) π
6
cos θ + π) ( )
6

[ ( ) ( )]
9
mπ π
= 2 ∑ tan θ + − tan θ + (m − 1)
m=1 6 6
Now,
 m=1 [ ( π6 ) − tan(θ) ]
2 tan θ +

m=2 2 [ tan ( θ + 2π ) − tan ( θ + π ) ]

6 6
.
.
.

[ ( ) (
m = 9 2 tan θ + 9π − tan θ + 8 π
6 6 )]
[ (
∴ = 2 tan θ +) ]3π
2
− tan θ =
−8
√3
−8
= −2[cot θ + tan θ] =
√3
2×2 −8
=− =
2 sinθ cos θ √3
1 2
= =
sin2θ √3
√3
⇒ sin2θ =
2
π
2θ =
3
2π
2θ =
3
π
θ=
6
π
θ=
3
π π π
∑ θi = + =
6 3 2

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Question31

Let S = −π, [ π
2 ) − {− π
2
, − π4 , − 3π π
4
, 4 } . Then the number of elements in the set
∣A = {θ ∈ S : tan θ(1 + √5 tan(2θ)) = √5 − tan(2θ)} is _______.
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
Let tan α = √5
tan α − tan 2 θ
∴tan θ =
1 + tan α tan 2 θ
∴tan θ = tan(α − 2θ)
α − 2θ = nπ + θ
⇒3θ = α − nπ
⇒θ = α − nπ ; n ∈ Z
3 3
If θ ∈ [−π, π ∕ 2] then n = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 are acceptable
∴5 solutions.

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Question32

Let S = { θ ∈ [−π, π] − { ± } : sin θ tan θ + tan θ = sin 2 θ } .

π
2

If T = ∑ cos 2 θ, then T + n(S) is equal to:

θ∈S

[24-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 7 + √3

B. 9

C. 8 + √3

D. 10

Answer: B

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Question33

The number of values of x in the interval ( π 7π

4
, 4 ) for which
14cosec2x − 2sin2x = 21 − 4cos2x holds, is____
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:
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Question34
The number of elements in the set
S = {θ ∈ [−4π, 4π] : 3cos22θ + 6 cos 2 θ − 10cos2θ + 5 = 0} is
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 32

Solution:

Solution:
3cos22θ + 6 cos 2 θ − 10cos2θ + 5 = 0
3cos22θ + 6 cos 2 θ − 5(1 + cos 2 θ) + 5 = 0
3cos22θ + cos 2 θ = 0
Cos 2 θ = 0 OR cos 2 θ = −1 ∕ 3
θ ∈ [−4π, 4π]
π
2θ = (2n + 1)⋅
2
∴ θ = ±π ∕ 4. ± 3π ∕ 4....... ± 15π ∕ 4
Similarly cos 2 θ = −1 ∕ 3 gives 16 solution

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Question35
The number of solutions of the equation
2θ − cos2θ + √2 = 0 in R is equal to
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
2θ − cos2θ + √2 = 0
⇒2θ + √2 = cos2θ
1 + cos 2 θ
⇒2θ + √2 =
2
2√ 1
⇒4θ + 2 = + cos 2 θ = y (Assume)
∴y = 4θ + 2√2 and
y = 1 + cos 2 θ
For y = 1 + cos 2 θ
when θ = 0, y = 1 + 1 = 2
π π
when θ = , y = 1 + cos = 1
4 2
π
θ = , y = 1 + cos π = 1 − 1 = 0
2
For y = 4θ + 2√2
when θ = 0, y = 2√2
π
when θ = , y = 2π + 2√2
2
= 2(π + √2 )
= 2(3.14 + 1.41)
= 2(4.55)
= 9.1
π
when θ = − , y = −2π + 2√2
2
= 2(−π + √2 )
= 2(−3.14 + 1.41)
= −3.46
∴ Two graph cut's at only one point so one solution possible.

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Question36
The number of solutions of the equation sin x = cos2x in the interval (0, 10)
is____
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:
sin x = cos2x, x ∈ (0, 10)
⇒sin x = 1 − sin 2x
⇒sin 2x + sin x − 1 = 0
 −1 ± √1 + 4
∴sin x =
2
−1 ± √5
⇒sin x =
2
We know sin ∈ (−1, 1)
−1 − √5
∴ can't be a value of sin x
2
√5 − 1
∴sin x =
2

3π = 3 × 3.14 = 9.42 < 10

7π 7
= × 3.14 = 10.99 > 10
2 2
∴10 will be in between 3π and 7π .
2
√5 − 1
There are 4 intersection at A, B, C and D between sin x graph and y = graph.
2
∴ possible solution = 4

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Question37
The number of solutions of the equation
cos x +( π
3 ) cos ( π
3 )
− x = 14 cos22x, x ∈ [−3π, 3π] is :
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 8

B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
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Question38
The value of 2 sin(12∘ ) − sin(72∘ ) is :
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

√5(1 − √3)
A. 4

1 − √5
B.
8

√3(1 − √5)
C. 2

√3 (1 − √5 )
D.
4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
2 sin 12∘ − sin 72∘
= sin 12∘ + (−2 cos 42∘ ⋅ sin 30∘)
= sin 12∘ − cos 42∘
= sin 12∘ − sin 48∘
= 2 sin 18∘ ⋅ cos 30∘

= −2 ( √5 − 1 √3
4
)⋅
2
√3(1 − √5)
=
4

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Question39
If sin2(10∘ ) sin(20∘ ) sin(40∘ ) sin(50∘ ) sin(70∘ ) = α − 1
16
sin(10∘ ), then 16 + α−1 is
equal to____
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 80

Solution:

Solution:

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Question40
16 sin(20∘ ) sin(40∘ ) sin(80∘ ) is equal to :
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. √3

B. 2√3

C. 3

D. 4√3

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:

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Question41

The value of cos ( ) + cos ( ) + cos ( ) is equal to:

2π
7
4π
7
6π
7
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. −1
1
B. −
2

1
C. −
3

1
D. −
4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

cos 2π + cos 4π + cos 6π =

sin 3 ( π7 ) cos ( 2π7 + 6π7 )
7 7 7 2
sin π
7

=
( )
sin 3π ⋅ cos 4π
7 ( )
7
sin π ( )
7
4π 4π
2 sin cos
7 7
=
π
2 sin
7

=
sin ( )
3π
7 =
−sin
π
7
=
−1
2 sin
π 2 sin π 2
7 7

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Question42
α = sin 36∘ is a root of which of the following equation?
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 16x4 − 10x2 − 5 = 0

B. 16x4 + 20x2 − 5 = 0

C. 16x4 − 20x2 + 5 = 0

D. 16x4 − 10x2 + 5 = 0

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
α = sin 36∘ = x (say)

∴x = √
10 − 2√5
4
2
⇒16x = 10 − 2√5
⇒(8x2 − 5)2 = 5
⇒16x4 − 80x2 + 20 = 0
∴4x4 − 20x2 + 5 = 0

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Question43
If cot α = 1 and sec β = − 53 , where π < α < 3π
2
and π2 < β < π, then the value of
tan(α + β) and the quadrant in which α + β lies, respectively are :
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

1 th
A. − and IV quadrant
7

B. 7 and I st quadrant
th
C. −7 and I V quadrant
1 st
D. and I quadrant
7

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
∵cot α = 1, α ∈ π, ( 3π
2 )
then tan α = 1
and secβ = − 5 , β ∈ π , π
3 (
2 )
4
then tan β = −
3
tan α + tan β
∴tan(α + β) =
1 − tan α ⋅ tan β
4
1−
3
=
4
1+
3
1
=−
7
α+β∈ (3π
2 )
, 2π i.e. fourth quadrant

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Question44
cosec 18° is a root of the equation
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. x2 + 2x − 4 = 0

B. 4x2 + 2x − 1 = 0

C. x2 − 2x + 4 = 0

D. x2 − 2x − 4 = 0

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
1 4
cosec 18° = = = √5 + 1
sin 18° √5 − 1
If x = √5 + 1, then
(x − 1)2 = 5
⇒x2 − 2x − 4 = 0

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Question45
The value of
2 sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( ) is
π
8
2π
8
3π
8
5π
8
6π
8
7π
8
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

1
A.
4√2

1
B.
4

1
C.
8

1
D.
8√2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
2 sin π sin 2π sin 3π sin 5π sin 6π sin 7π
8 8 8 8 8 8
π
8 ( ) ( ) ( )
2π
8
3π
= 2 sin sin sin sin π −
8
3π
8
sin π −
2π
8
sin π −
π
8
π 2π 3π 3π 2π π
= 2 sin sin sin sin sin sin
8 8 8 8 8 8
= 2sin( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
2 π
8
sin 2 2π
8
sin 2 3π
8
2sin 2π
8 √2
1 2 2 π π
sin (−
2 8 )
π 1
( ) ( )π
= 2sin2 × × cos2 = sin2
8 2 8
π
8
cos2
π
8

( ) ( ) ( )
2 2
= 1 π
2 sin cos π 1 sin 2 π
= 1 1 =1
4 8 8 4 4 4 √2 8

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Question46
If sin θ + cos θ = 12 , then16 (sin(2θ) + cos(4θ) + sin(6θ)) is equal to:
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 23

B. −27

C. −23

D. 27
Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
sin θ + cos θ = 1
2
sin2θ + cos2θ + 2 sin θ cos θ = 1
4
3
sin 2 θ = −
4
Now :
cos 4 θ = 1 − 2sin22θ
=1−2 − ( )3 2
4
=1−2× 9 = −1
16 8
sin 6 θ = 3 sin 2 θ − 4sin32θ
= (3 − 4sin22θ) . sin 2 θ

[ ( )] ( )
= 3−4
9
16
. −
3
4
⇒ [ ] ( )
3
4
× −
3
4
=−
9
16
16[sin 2 θ + cos 4 θ + sin 6 θ]

( 3 1 9
16 − − −
4 8 16 ) = − 23

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Question47
π
The value of cot 24 is:
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. √2 + √3 + 2 − √6

B. √2 + √3 + 2 + √6

C. √2 − √3 − 2 + √6

D. 3√2 − √3 − √6

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
cot θ =
1 + cos 2 θ
=
1+ ( √2√2
3 +1
)
sin 2 θ
( √2√2
3 −1
)
π
θ=
24

⇒cot ( ) =
π
( 2√2 )
√3 + 1
1+

24
( √2√3 −21 )
(2√2 + √3 + 1) (√3 + 1)
= ×
(√3 − 1) (√3 + 1)
2√6 + 2√2 + 3 + √3 + √3 + 1
=
2
= √6 + √2 + √3 + 2

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Question48
If 15sin4α + 10cos4α = 6, for some α ∈ R, then the value of 27sec6α + 8cosec6α is
equal to
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 350

B. 500

C. 400

D. 250

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Given, 15sin4α + 10cos4α = 6
⇒ 15sin4α + 10cos4α = 6(sin2α + cos2α)2
⇒ 15sin4α + 10cos4α = 6(sin4α + cos4α + 2sin2αcos2α)
⇒9sin4α + 4cos4α − 12sin2αcos2α = 0
⇒ (3sin2α − 2cos2α)2 = 0
⇒ 3sin2α − 2cos2α = 0
⇒3sin2α = 2cos2α
2
⇒tan2α =
3
2
∴ cot α = 3 ∕ 2
Now,
27sec6α + 8cosec6α = 27(sec2α)3 + 8(cosec2α)3
= 27(1 + tan2α)3 + 8(+cot2α)3

(
= 27 1 +
3 )
2 3 8
+ 1+ (
3 3 250
2
= )
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Question49

If for x ∈ 0, ( π
2 ) , log 10 sin x + log10 cos x = −1 and
log10(sin x + cos x) = 12 (log10n − 1), n > 0, then the value of n is equal to
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 20

B. 12

C. 9

D. 16

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
log10 sin x + log10 cos x = −1, x ∈ (0, π/2)
log10(sin x cos x) = −1
−1
⇒ sin x cos x = 10 = 1/10
log10(sin x + cos x) = 1/2(log10n − 1), n > 0
2log10(sin x + cos x) = (log10n − log1010)
⇒ log10(sin x + cos x)2 = log10(n/10)
⇒ (sin x + cos x)2 = n/10
⇒sin2x + cos2x + 2 sin x cos x = n
10
⇒ 1 + 2(1/10) = n/10 ⇒ 12/10 = n/10
∴ n = 12

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Question50
If 0 < a, b < 1 and tan−1a + tan−1b = π4 , then the value of

(a + b) − ( a2 + b2
2 )+( a3 + b3
3 )−( a4 + b4
4 ) + ... is
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:
A. loge2

B. e2 − 1

C. e

D. loge ( ) e
2

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
−1 −1 π
Given, tan a + tan b =
4
⇒ tan
−1
[ 1a−+abb ] = π4
a+b π
⇒ = tan = 1
1 − ab 4
⇒ a + b = 1 − ab
⇒ (1 + a)(1 + b) = 2 . . . (i)

( a +2 b ) + ( a +3 b ) − ( a +4 b ) + ...
2 2 3 3 4 4
Now, (a + b) −

= [ a − a + a − a + ... ] + [ b − b + b − b + ... ]
2 3 4 2 3 4

2 3 4 2 3 4
= loge(1 + a) + loge(1 + b) [ Using expansion of loge(1 + x) ]
= loge(1 + a)(1 + b) [∴log a + log b = log a b]
= loge2 [use Eq. (i)]

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Question51
All possible values of θ ∈ [0, 2π] for which sin 2 θ + tan 2 θ > 0 lie in
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 0,( π
2 ) ∪ ( π, ) 3π
2

(
B. 0, π
2 )∪( π 3π
,
2 4 ) ∪ ( π, ) 7π
6

(
C. 0, π
4 )∪( π 3π
,
2 4 )∪( 3π 11π
2
, 6 )
D. 0,( π
4 )∪( π 3π
,
2 4 ) ∪ ( π, ) ∪ 5π
4

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
sin 2 θ + tan 2 θ > 0
⇒ sin 2 θ + sin 2 θ > 0
cos 2 θ
⇒ sin 2 θ 1 + ( 1
cos 2 θ
>0)
⇒ sin 2 θ (
cos 2 θ + 1
cos 2 θ
>0)
⇒ tan 2 θ(2cos2θ) > 0
cos 2 θ ≠ 0
⇒ 1 − 2sin2θ ≠ 0
1
sin θ ≠ ±
√2
Now, tan 2 θ(1 + cos 2 θ) > 0
⇒tan 2 θ > 0 as 1 + cos 2 θ > 0
⇒2θ ∈ 0, ( π
2 ) (
∪ π,
3π
2
∪ 2π,) (
5π
2
∪ 3π, ) (
7π
2 )
∴θ ∈ 0,( π
4
∪ ) (π 3π
,
2 4
∪ π, ) (
5π
4
∪ ,
2 4) (
3π 7π
)
Since, sin θ ≠ ±
1
√2 ]
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Question52
If 0 < x, y < π and cos x + cos y − cos(x + y) = 32 , then sin x + cos y is equal to
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

1
A.
2

√3
B. 2

1 − √3
C.
2

1 + √3
D.
2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
3
Given, cos x + cos y − cos(x + y) =
2
⇒2 cos ( x +2 y ) cos ( x −2 y ) − [ 2cos ( x +2 y ) − 1 ] = 32 [Use formula,
2

cos a + cos b = 2 cos ( a + b ) cos ( a − b )

2 2
cos 2 x = 2cos2x − 1 ]
⇒2 cos (x+y
2
cos ) (
x−y
2
− 2cos2) x+y
2 ( )
3 1
= −1=
2 2

( ) (
⇒4 cos x + y cos x − y − 4cos2 x + y
2 2 ) 2 ( )
1
= × 2 = 1 = cos 2 (x − y)
+ sin 2 (x − y)
2 2 2

[ ( ) ( )] ( )
2
⇒ cos x − y − 2 cos x + y + sin2 x − y = 0
2 2 2
⇒sin( ) x−y
2
= 0 and cos
x −
2
y
( )
− 2 cos
x+y
2
=0 ( )
⇒x = y and cos 0 − 2 cos x = 0
1
Gives, cos x = = cos y
2
∴sin x = √ 1 − cos2x = 1 − 1 = 3√4
√
2
√ 1 + √3
∴sin x + cos y = 3 + 1 =
2 2 2

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Question53
If n is the number of solutions of the equation
2 cos x 4 sin ( ( π
4
+ x sin ) ( π
4
−x −1 ) ) = 1, x ∈ [0, π] and S is the sum of all
these solutions, then the ordered pair (n, S) is
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

(
A. 3, 13π
9 )
(
B. 2, 2π
3 )
(
C. 2, 8π
9 )
(
D. 3, 5π
3 )
Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:

( ( ) (
2 cos x 4 sin π + x sin π − x − 1
4 4 ) )
(
⇒ 2 cos x 2 cos(2x) − 2 cos π − 1 = 1
2 ( ) )
⇒ 2 cos x(4cos2x − 3) = 1
1
⇒ cos 3 x =
2
π 5π 7π
⇒ 3x = , ,
3 3 3
π 5π 7π
⇒x= , ,
9 9 9
Number of solutions = n = 3
13π
Sum of solutions = S =
9

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Question54
tan2x sec2x
The number of solutions of the equation 32 + 32 = 81, 0 ≤ x ≤ π4 is
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 3

B. 1

C. 0

D. 2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
tan2 sec2
32 x + 32 x = 81
tan2 + tan2x
⇒32 x + 321 = 81
tan2x
⇒33 × 32 = 81
⇒32 tan2x
= 27
11
⇒tan2x = ln32( 2711 )
tan x = √ ln ( 27 ) ∈ (0, 1)
32
11
⇒ One solution in [ 0, π ]
4

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Question55
Section B : Numerical Type Questions
Let S be the sum of all solutions (in radians) of the equation
sin4θ + cos4θ − sin θ cos θ = 0 in [0, 4π]. Then, 85
π
is equal to
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 56

Solution:
Solution:
sin4θ + cos4θ − sin θ cos θ = 0 in [0, 4π]
⇒1 − 2sin2θcos2θ − sin θ cos θ = 0
⇒2 − sin22θ − sin 2 θ = 0
⇒sin22θ + sin 2 θ − 2 = 0
⇒(sin 2 θ + 2)(sin 2 θ − 1) = 0
⇒sin 2 θ = 1, 2θ ∈ [0, 8π]
π 5π 9π 13π
θ= , , ,
4 4 4 4
28π
Sum of solutions S =
4
8S 8 28π
Then, = × = 56
π π 4

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Question56

The sum of solutions of the equation 1 cos x

+ sin x
= | tan 2 x ,x ∈ − π2 , π2 − | ( ) { π
4
, − π4 }
is
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. − 11π
30

π
B.
10

C. − 7π
30

D. − π
15

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
We have, cos x = tan 2 x
1 | |
cos ( x ) − sin ( x )
| |
2 2

⇒ 2 2 = tan 2 x
cos x + sin2 x + 2 cos x sin x
2
2 2 2 2

⇒
[ cos ( x ) − sin ( x ) ] [ cos x + sin x
2 2

( cos 2 + sin 2 )
x x
2 2
2
]
| |
= tan 2 x

| |
x
1 − tan
⇒ 2 = tan 2 x
x
1 + tan
2

(
⇒tan π − x = tan 2 x
4 2 ) | |
(
⇒tan2 π − x = tan22x
4 2 )
⇒2x = nπ ± π − x
4 2 ( )
⇒2x = nπ + − x π
4 2
or2x = nπ − π − x
4 2 ( )
5x
⇒ = n+
2 (1
4
π )
or 3x = n − 1 π
2 (4 )
⇒ −π
2 5
< 2
4(
n+ 1 π< π
2 )
or −π
2 3
<
2
n−
1
4( π<
π
2 )
5 1 5
⇒− < n + <
4 4 4
−3 1 3
or <n− <
4 4 4
⇒ −6 <n<1
4
−1 < n <
or 1
2
⇒n = −1, 0
or n = 0
When n = −1, x = −3 π
10 ( )
π
or when n = 0, x = −
6
n = 0, x =
1
10 ( )
π

∴ Required sum = −3 π + 1 π + −1 π = −11 π

10 10 6 30 ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
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Question57
The number of solutions of sin7x + cos7x = 1, x ∈ [0, 4π] is equal to
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 11

B. 7

C. 5

D. 9

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
sin7x ≤ sin2x ≤ λ1 .......(1)
and cos7x ≤ cos2x ≤ 1 ........(2)
also sin2x + cos2x = 1
⇒ equality must hold for (1) & (2)
⇒sin7x = sin2x & cos7 = cos2x
⇒sin x = 0& cos x = 1
or
cos x = 0 & sin x = 1
π 5π
⇒x = 0, 2π, 4π, ,
2 2
⇒5 solutions

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Question58
Let α = max{82 sin 3 x . 44 cos 3 x} andbeta = min{82 sin 3 x . 44 cos 3 x}. If 8x2 + bx + c = 0
x∈R x∈R

is a quadratic equation whose roots are α1 ∕ 5 and β1 ∕ 5,then the value of c − b is

equal to :
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 42

B. 47

C. 43

D. 50

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
α = max{82 sin 3 x . 44 cos 3 x}
= max{26 sin 3 x . 28 cos 3 x}
 6 sin 3 x + 8 cos 3 x
= max{2 }
2 sin 3 x 4 cos 3 x
and β = min{8 .4 } = min{26 sin 3 x + 8 cos 3 x}
Now range of 6 sin 3 x + 8 cos 3 x
= [ − √ 62 + 82 , + √ 62 + 82 ] = [−10, 10]
α = 210 & β = 2−10
So, α1 ∕ 5 = 22 = 4
⇒β1 ∕ 5 = 2−2 = 1 ∕ 4
quadratic 8x2 + bx + c = 0, c − b =
8 × [ (product of roots ] + ( sum of roots )

[
=8× 4× +4+
1
4
1
4 ]=8×
21
4 [ ]= 42

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Question59
1
The number of solutions of the equation |cot x| = cot x + sin x
in the interval
[0, 2π] is
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
1
Given, |cot x| = cot x + ....(i)
sin x
If cot x > 0, then |cot x| = cot x
1
From Eq. (i), cot x = cot x +
sin x
1
⇒ = 0 (not possible)
sin x
If cot x < 0, then |cot x| = −cot x
1
From Eq. (ii), − cot x = cot x +
sin x
1
⇒ 2 cot x + = 0 ⇒ 2 cos x = − 1
sin x
2π 4π
⇒ x= or
3 3
4π 4π
Here, x = rejected because ∈ third quadrant and in third quadrant cot x is positive. Since, we considered
3 3
cot x < 0. ∴x = 2π/3 is the only one solution.

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Question60
π
The number of solutions of the equation x + 2 tan x = 2
in the interval [0, 2π]
is
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 3

B. 4

C. 2

D. 5

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
π
Given, x + 2 tan x =
2
π π x
⇒ 2 tan x = − x ⇒ tan x = −
2 4 2

( )
⇒ tan x = − 1 x + π ...(i)
2 4
Approach In this type of problem solving, graphical approach is best because we have to find only number of
solutions, not the solution (i.e. not the value(s) of x).
Concept To find the number of solution(s) for Eq. (i), first of all, let y = tan x... (ii) and y =
−1
2 ( )
π
x + ... (iii) and
4
then draw the graph of Eqs. (ii) and (iii).
Now, total number of solution(s) = Total number of point(s) of intersection of the graph (ii) and (iii).

1 π
y = − x + intersects y = tan x at three distinct points in [0, 2π].
2 4
∴ Total number of solutions = 3

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Question61
2 2
The number of roots of the equation, (81)sin x + (81)cos x = 30 in the interval
[0, π] is equal to
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 3

B. 4

C. 8

D. 2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
2 2
x x
Given, 81sin + 81cos = 30
sin2x − sin2
⇒ 81 + 81(1 x)
= 30
⇒ 81
2
sin x
+ 81 = 30
2
81sin x
2
Let 81sin x = y.
81
∴ y+ = 30
y
⇒ y2 − 30y + 81 = 0
⇒ (y − 27)(y − 3) = 0
⇒ y = 3 or y = 27
sin2x sin2x
81 = 3 or 81 = 27
2 2
4sin x 4sin x
3 = 3 or 3 = 33
⇒ 4sin2x = 1 or 4sin2x = 3
⇒ sin2x = 1/4 or sin2x = 3 ∕ 4
⇒ sin2x = sin2(π/6) or sin2x = sin2(π/3)
⇒ x = nπ ± π/6 or x = nπ ± π/3
From [0, π],
x = π/6, 5π/6 or x = π/3, 2π/3
Hence, the total number of solutions = 4

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Question62
If √3 (cos2x) = (√3 − 1) cos x + 1, the number of solutions of the given equation
when x ∈ 0, [ π
2 ] is ......... .
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 1

Solution:
Solution:
Given, √3 cos2x = (√3 − 1) cos x + 1, x ∈ [0, π ∕ 2]
Let cos x = t, then
√3 t2 = (√3 − 1)t + 1
⇒ √3 t 2 − √3 t + t − 1 = 0
⇒ (√3 t2 − √3 t) + (t − 1) = 0
⇒ √3 t(t − 1) + 1(t − 1) = 0
⇒ (t − 1)(√3 t + 1) = 0
This gives t = 1 and t = −1
√3
Put, t = cos x, then
cos x = 1 and cos x = −1
√3
cos x = − 1 ∕ √3 is rejected as x ∈ [0, π ∕ 2]
cos x = −1 ∕ √3 is rejected as x ∈ [ 0, π
∴cos x = 1
Since, x ∈ 0, [ π
2 ]
, then cos x = cos 0
This gives x = 0 is only solution.
Therefore, number of solution when x ∈ [0, π ∕ 2] is 1 .

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Question63
The number of integral values of k for which the equation
3 sin x + 4 cos x = k + 1 has a solution, k ∈ R is ......... .
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 11

Solution:
Solution:
Given, 3 sin x + 4 cos x = k + 1. . . (i)
Multiply and divide LHS of Eq. (i) by √ 32 + 42 = 5
i.e. 5 ( 35 sin x + 45 cos x ) = k + 1
⇒5(cos α sin x + sin α cos x) = k + 1
[Let cos α = 3 ∕ 5 then sin α = 4
√ 1 − (3 ∕ 5)2 =
5 ]
⇒5 sin(x + α) = k + 1 [Use sin(a + b) = sin a cos b + cos a sin b]
k+1
⇒sin(x + α) =
5
Let x + α = θ
k+1
Then, sin θ =
5
∵ − 1 ≤ sin θ ≤ 1
⇒ −1≤ k+1 ≤1
5
⇒ −5≤k+1≤5
⇒ −6≤k≤4
∴ Possible integral values of k are −6, −5, −4, −3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4. i.e.
Total 11 integral values of k are possible for which Eq. (i) has solution.

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Question64

The value of cos3 ( ) ⋅ cos ( ) + sin ( ) ⋅ sin ( ) is

π
8
3π
8
3 π
8
3π
8
[Jan. 9, 2020 (I)]
Options:

1
A.
√2

1
B.
2√2

1
C.
2

1
D.
4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
cos3
π
8 [ π
4cos3 − 3 cos
8
π
8
+sin3
π
8 ] π
3 sin − 4sin3
8
π
8[ ]
6 π 6 π 4 π 4 π
= 4cos − 4sin − 3cos + 3sin
8 8 8 8

[( 2 π
= 4 cos − sin
8
2 π
8 )]
[ ( sin π8 + cos π8 + sin π8cos π8 ) ] ;
4 4 2 2

-3 [ ( cos − sin ) ( cos + sin ) ] ;

π 2 π
2 π π
2 2
8 8 8 8
= cos [ 4 ( 1 − sin cos ) − 3 ]
π π 2 π 2
4 8 8
= 1 [1− 1] = 1 ] .
√2 2 2√2

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Question65

If L = sin2 ( ) − sin ( ) and M = cos ( ) − sin ( ) , then :

π
16
2 π
8
2 π
16
2 π
8
[Sep. 05, 2020 (II)]
Options:
 1 1
A. L = − + cos π
2√2 2 8

1 1
B. L = − 4
cos π8
4√2

1 1
C. M = + cos π
4√2 4 8

1 1
D. M = + cos π
2√2 2 8

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
π2 π 1
L + M = 1 − 2sin = cos = ........(i)
8 4 √2
π
and L − M = −cos .........(ii)
8
From equations (i) and (ii), L =
1 1
2 √2 (
− cos
π
8 ) = 2√21 − 12 cos π8 and M = 12 ( √12 + cos π8 ) = 2√21 + 12 cos π8
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Question66

If √2 sin α
√1 + cos 2 α
= 1
7
and √ 1 − cos 2 β
2 = 1
√10
α, β ∈ 0, ( ) , then tan(α + 2β) is equal to
π
2

_______
[Jan. 8, 2020 (II)]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
√2 sin α
√2 cos α
= 1 and
7 √
1 − cos2β
2
= 1
10
√ sin β
⇒ 2 = 1
√2 √10
∴ tan α = and sin β = 1
1
7 √10
tan β = 1
3
2⋅ 1 2
∴ tan 2 β = 2 tan β = 3 = 3= 3
2
1 − tan β 1 − 1 8 4
9 9
 tan α + tan 2 β
tan(α + 2β) =
1 − tan α tan 2 β
1 3 4 + 21
+
7 4 28
= = =1
1 3 25
1− ⋅
7 4 28

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Question67
The set of all possible values of θ in the interval (0, π) for which the points
(1,2) and (sin θ, cos θ) lie on the same side of the line x + y = 1 is:
[Sep. 02, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. 0,( π
2 )
B. ( π 3π
,
4 4 )
C. 0,( 3π
4 )
D. 0,( π
4 )
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let f (x, y) = x + y − 1
Given (1,2) and (sin θ, cos θ) are lies on same side.
∴f (1, 2) ⋅ f (sin θ, cos θ) > 0
⇒2[sin θ + cos θ − 1] > 0
⇒sin θ + cos θ∣ > 1 ⇒ sin θ + (
π
4
>
1
√2
)
⇒θ + ∈
π
4 ( π 3π
,
4 4 )
⇒ θ ∈ 0,
π
2 ( )
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Question68
If the equation cos4θ + sin4θ + λ = 0 has real solutions for θ, then λ lies in the
interval :
[Sep. 02, 2020 (II)]
Options:
 (
A. − 5 , −1
4 )
[
B. −1, − 1
2 ]
(
C. − 1 , −
2
1
4 ]
[
D. − 32 , − 5
4 ]
Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Given equation is cos4(θ) + sin 4(θ) + λ = 0
⇒ λ = −[cos4(θ) + sin 4(θ)]
⇒λ = −[(cos2(θ) + sin 2(θ))2 − 2cos2(θ)sin 2(θ)]
[∵a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 − 2ab]
⇒λ = −(1)2 + 1 (2 cos(θ) s i n (θ))2
2
[∵cos (θ) + sin 2(θ) = 1]
2

1
⇒λ = sin 2(2θ) − 1
2
We know that − 1 ≤ sin (x) ≤ 1
Therefore 0 ≤ sin 2(x) ≤ 1
So 1 sin 2(2θ) ∈ 0, 1
2 2 [ ]
1 2
for sin (2θ) = 0 ⇒ λ = 0 − 1 = −1
2
for 1 sin 2(2θ) = 1 ⇒ λ = 1 − 1 = −1
2 2 2 2

[
∴λ ∈ −1, −
1
2 ]
[
Hence, Option(B) i.e. −1, −1 is correct
2 ]
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Question69
The number of distinct solutions of the equation,
log1 ∕ 2 sin x | = 2 − log1 ∕ 2 | cos x∣ in the interval [0, 2π], is _______
[Jan. 9, 2020 (I)]

Answer: 8
Solution:
Solution:
log1 ∕ 2 | sin x | = 2 − log1 ∕ 2 ∣ cos x
⇒log1 ∕ 2 | sin x cos x | = 2

⇒ | sin x cos x = | 1
4
1
⇒ sin 2 x = ±
2

Hence, total number of solutions = 8.

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Question70

For any θ ∈ ( π π
,
4 2 ) the expression 3(sin θ − cos θ) + 6(sin θ + cos θ) + 4sin θ
4 2 6

equals:
[Jan. 9, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A. 13 − 4cos2θ + 6sin2θcos2θ

B. 13 − 4cos6θ

C. 13 − 4cos2θ + 6cos4θ

D. 13 − 4cos4θ + 2sin2θcos2θ

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
3(sin θ − cos θ)4 + 6(sin θ + cos θ)2 + 4sin6θ
= 3(1 − 2 sin θ cos θ)2 + 6(1 + 2 sin θ cos θ) + 4sin6θ
= 3(1 + 4sin2θcos2θ − 4 sin θ cos θ) + 6
− 12 sin θ cos θ + 4sin6θ
= 9 + 12sin2θcos2θ + 4sin6θ
= 9 + 12cos2θ(1 − cos2θ) + 4(1 − cos2θ)3
= 9 + 12cos2θ − 12cos4θ + 4(1 − cos6θ − 3cos2θ + 3cos4θ)
= 9 + 4 − 4cos6θ
= 13 − 4cos6θ
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Question71
The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower standing on a horizontal
plane is observed to be 45∘ from a point A on the plane. Let B be the point
30m vertically above the point A. If the angle of elevation of the top of the
tower from B be 30∘ , then the distance (inm) of the foot of the tower from the
point A is:
[April 12, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. 15(3 + √3 )

B. 15(5 − √3 )

C. 15(3 − √3 )

D. 15(1 + √3 )

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Let the height of the tower be h and distance of the foot of the tower from the point A is d . By the diagram,

h
tan 45∘ = =1
d
h = d ......(i)
tan 30∘ = h − 30
d
√3 (h − 30) = d ........(ii)
Put the value of h
from (i) to (ii),
√3 d = d + 30√3
30√3
d = = 15√3 (√3 + 1) = 15(3 + √3 )
√3 − 1

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Question72
The value of cos210∘ − cos 10∘ cos 50∘ + cos250∘ is
[April 9, 2019 (II)]
Options:

3
A. + cos 20∘
4

B. .3/4
3
C.
2
(1 + cos 20∘)

3
D.
2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
cos210∘ − cos 10∘ cos 50∘ + cos250∘

= (
1 + cos 20∘
2
+ ) (
1 + cos 100∘
2
1
)
− (2 cos 10∘ cos 50∘)
2
1 1
= 1 + (cos 20 + cos 100 ) − [cos 60 + cos 40∘]
∘ ∘ ∘
2 2

( )
= 1 − 1 + 1 [cos 20∘ + cos 100∘ − cos 40∘]
4 2
3 1
= + [2 cos 60∘ × cos 40∘ − cos 40∘]
4 2
= 3
4

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Question73
Two poles standing on a horizontal ground are of heights 5m and 10m
respectively. The line joining their tops makes an angle of 15∘ with the ground.
Then the distance (in m ) between the poles, is:
[April. 09, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. 5(2 + √3 )

B. 5(√3 + 1)

5
C. (2 + √3 )
2
D. 10(√3 − 1)

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:

By the diagram.
tan 15∘ = 5 ⇒ d = 5 = 5(√3 + 1)
d tan 15∘ √3 − 1
5(4 + 2√3 )
= = 5(2 + √3 )
2

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Question74
The value of sin 10∘ sin 30∘ sin 50∘ sin 70∘ is:
[April. 09, 2019 (II)]
Options:

1
A.
16

1
B.
32

1
C.
18

1
D.
36

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
1
∵ sin(60∘ + A) ⋅ sin(60∘ − A) sin A = sin 3 A
4
∴sin 10∘ sin 50∘ sin 70∘ = sin 10∘ sin(60∘ − 10∘)
 ∘ ∘ 1 ∘
sin(60 + 10 ) = sin 30
4
⇒sin 10∘ sin 30∘ sin 50∘ sin 70∘ = 1 sin230 = 1
4 16

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Question75
If cos(α + β) = 35 , sin(α − β) = 5
13
and 0 < α, β < π
4
, then tan(2α) is equal to :
[ April 8, 2019 (I)]
Options:

63
A.
52

63
B.
16

21
C.
16

33
D.
52

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
∵α + β and α − β both are acute angles.

√ ( )
2
cos(α + β) = 3 , then sin(α + β) = 1 − 3 = 4
5 5 5
4
tan(α + β) =
3
5,
And sin(α − β) = then
13

√ ( ) 12
2
cos(α − β) = 1 − 5 =
13 13
⇒tan(α − β) = 5
12
Now, tan 2 α = tan((α + β) + (α − β))
4 5
+
tan(α + β) + tan(α − β) 3 12 63
= = =
1 − tan(α + β) ⋅ tan(α − β) 4 5 16
1− ⋅
3 12

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Question76
If sin4α + 4cos4β + 2 = 4√2 sin α cos β; α, β ∈ [0, π], then cos(α + β) − cos(α − β)
is equal to :
[Jan. 12, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. 0

B. -1

C. √2

D. −√2

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
∵ The given equation is
sin4α + 4cos4β + 2 = 4√2 sin α ⋅ cos β, α, β ∈ [0, π]
Then, by A.M., G.M. ineqality;
A.M. ≥ G.M.
1
sin4α + 4cos4β + 1 + 1 ≥ (sin4α ⋅ 4cos4β ⋅ 1 ⋅ 1) 4
4
sin α + 4cos4β + 1 + 1 ≥ 4√2 sin α⋅ | cos β|
4

Inequality still holds when cos β < 0 but L.H.S. is positive than cos β > 0, then
L . H . S. = R . H . S
1
∴ sin4α = 1 and cos4β =
4
π π
⇒ α= and β =
2 4
∴ cos(α + β) − cos(α − β)

( )
= cos π + β − cos π − β
2 (
2 )
= −sin β − sin β = −2 sin π = −√2
4

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Question77
Let f k(x) = 1k (sinkx + coskx) for k = 1, 2, 3, ... Then for all x ∈ R, the value of
f 4(x) − f 6(x) is equal to :
[Jan. 11, 2019 (I)]
Options:

1
A.
12

1
B.
4

−1
C.
12

5
D.
12
Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
f k(x) = 1 (sinkx + coskx)
k
f 4(x) = 1 [sin4x + cos4x]
4

= [1
4
(sin2x + cos2x)2 −
(sin 2 x)2
2
]
= 1 [ 1 − (sin 2 x) ]
2

4 2
f 6(x) = 1 [sin6x + cos6x]
6
=
1
6 [( 3
sin2x + (cos2x) − (sin2x)2
4 ]
=
1
6 [ 3
1 − (sin 2 x)2
4 ]
1 1 (sin 2 x)2 + 1 (sin 2 x)2
Now f 4(x) − f (6)(x) = − −
4 6 8 8
= 1
12

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Question78
The value of
cos π2 ⋅ cos π3 ⋅... ⋅ cos π
⋅ sin π
2 2 210 210
[Jan. 10, 2019 (II)]
Options:

1
A.
512

1
B.
1024

1
C.
256

1
D.
2

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:

π π π π
A = cos 2
⋅ cos 3 .. . cos 10 ⋅ sin 10
2 2 2 2
 (
= 1 cos π2 ⋅ cos π3 .. . cos π9 sin π9
2 2 2 2 2
)
2
(2 2
)
= 18 cos π2 ⋅ sin π2 = 19 sin π
2 2
= 1
512

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Question79

The number of solutions of the equation 1 + sin4x = cos23x, x ∈ − [ 5π 5π

2
, 2 ] is :
[April 12, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A. 3

B. 5

C. 7

D. 4

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Consider equation, 1 + sin4x = cos23x
L.H.S. = 1 + sin4x and R ⋅ H . S. = cos23x
∵L . H . S. ≥ 1 and R . H . S. ≤ 1 ⇒ L . H . S. = R . H . S. = 1
sin4x = 0, and cos23x = 1
⇒ sin x = 0 and (4cos2x − 3)2cos2x = 1
⇒ sin x = 0 and cos2x = 1 ⇒ x = 0, ±π, ±2π
Hence, total number of solutions is 5.

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Question80
Let S be the set of all α ∈ R such that the equation, cos 2 x +α sin x = 2α − 7 has
a solution. Then S is equal to
[April 12, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. R

B. [1,4]
C. [3,7]

D. [2,6]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given equation is, cos 2 x + α sin x = 2α − 7 1 − 2sin2x + α sin x = 2α − 7
2sin2x − α sin x + (2α − 8) = 0
α ± √ α2 − 8(2α + 8)
⇒ sin x =
4
⇒ sin x = α ± (α − 8) ⇒ sin x = α − 4
4 4
[sin x = 2( rejected )]
α−4
∵ equation has solution, then ∈ [−1, 1]
4
⇒α ∈ [2, 6]

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Question81
If [x] denotes the greatest integer ≤x, then the system of linear equations
[sin θ]x + [−cos θ]y = 0
[cot θ]x + y = 0
[April 12, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. have infinitely many solutions if θ ∈ ( π 2π

,
2 3 ) and has a unique solution if θ ∈ ( π, ) .
7π
6

B. has a unique solution if θ ∈ ( π 2π

,
2 3 ) ∪ ( π, ) . 7π
6

C. has a unique solution if θ ∈ ( π 2π

,
2 3 ) and have infinitely many solutions if θ ∈ ( π, ) 7π
6

D. have infinitely many solutions if θ ∈ ( π 2π

,
2 3 ) ∪ ( π, ) 7π
6

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
According to the question, there are two cases.

(
Case 1 : θ ∈ π , 2π
2 3 )
In this interval, [sin θ] = 0, [−cos θ] = 0 and [cot θ] = −1 Then the system of equations will be ;
0 ⋅ x + 0 ⋅ y = 0 and −x + y = 0
Which have infinitely many solutions.

(
Case 2 : θ ∈ π, 7π
6 )
In this interval, [sin θ] = −1 and [−cos θ] = 0
Then the system of equations will be ;
−x + 0 ⋅ y = 0 and [cot θ]x + y = 0
Clearly, x = 0 and y = 0 which has unique solution.

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Question82
Let S = {θ ∈ [−2π, 2π] : 2cos2θ + 3 sin θ = 0}.
Then the sum of the elements of S is:
[April 9, 2019 (I)]
Options:

13π
A.
6

5π
B.
3

C. 2π

D. π

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
2cos2θ + 3 sin θ = 0
(2 sin θ + 1)(sin θ − 2) = 0
⇒sin θ = − 1 or sin θ = 2→ Not possibe
2

The required sum of all solutions in [−2π, 2π] is

= π+ ( π
6 ) (
+ 2π −
π
6
+ −
π
6) ( ) (
+ −π +
π
6
= 2π )
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Question83
If 0 ≤ x < π2 , then the number of values of x for which
sin x − sin 2 x + sin 3 x = 0, is:
[Jan. 09, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. 3

B. 1

C. 4

D. 2

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
sin x − sin 2 x + sin 3 x = 0
⇒ sin x − 2 sin x ⋅ cos x + 3 sin x − 4sin3x = 0
⇒ 4 sin x − 4sin3x − 2 sin x ⋅ cos x = 0
⇒ 2 sin x(1 − sin2x) − sin x ⋅ cos x = 0
⇒ 2 sin x ⋅ cos2x − sin x ⋅ cos x = 0
⇒ sin x ⋅ cos x(2 cos x − 1) = 0
1
∴ sin x = 0, cos x = 0, cos x =
2
∴ x = 0, π
3
∵ x ∈ 0,[ π
2 )
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Question84

The number of solutions of sin 3 x = cos 2 x, in the interval ( π

2
, )
π is
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

A. 3

B. 4

C. 2

D. 1

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
sin 3 x = cos 2 x
⇒3 sin x − 4sin3x = 1 − 2sin2x
⇒4sin3x − 2sin2x − 3 sin x + 1 = 0
−2 ± 2√5
⇒sin x = 1,
8

( )
In the interval π , π , sin x =
2
−2 + 2√5
8
So, there is only one solution.

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Question85
If sum of all the solutions of the equation
8 cos x ⋅ cos ( ( π
6 )
+ x ⋅ cos ( π
6
−x − ) ) − 1 in [0, π] is kπ then k is equal to :
1
2
[2018]
Options:

13
A.
9

8
B.
9

20
C.
9

2
D.
3

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:

(
∵8 cos x cos2
π
6
− sin2x −
1
2 )
=1

⇒ 8 cos x ( )
3 − 1 − sin2x = 1
4 2
⇒ 8 cos x ( )
1
− (1 − cos2x) = 1
4
⇒8 cos x ( − 1 + cos x ) = 1
1 2
4
⇒ 8 cos x ( cos x − 3 ) = 1
2
4

( 4cos x −4 3 cos x ) = 1
3
⇒8

⇒ 2(4cos3x − 3 cos x) = 1
1
⇒ 2 cos 3 x = 1 ⇒ cos 3 x =
2
π
∴ 3x = 2nπ ± ,n∈1
3
⇒ x = 2nπ ± π
3 9
π , 2π + π , 2π − π ,
In x ∈ [0, π] : x = only
9 3 9 3 9
Sum of all the solutions of the equation

(
= 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 − 1 π = 13 π
9 3 9 3 9 )9

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Question86
If 5(tan2x − cos2x) = 2 cos 2 x + 9, then the value of cos 4 x is
[2017]
Options:

7
A. −
9

3
B. −
5

1
C.
3

2
D.
9

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
We have
5tan2x − 5cos2x = 2(2cos2x − 1) + 9
⇒5tan2x − 5cos2x = 4cos2x − 2 + 9
⇒5tan2x = 9cos2x + 7
⇒ 5(sec2x − 1) = 9cos2x + 7
Let cos2x = t
⇒ 5 − 9t − 12 = 0
t
⇒9t2 + 12t − 5 = 0
⇒9t2 + 15t − 3t − 5 = 0
⇒(3t − 1)(3t + 5) = 0
1 5
⇒t = as t ≠ −
3 3
cos 2 x = 2cos2x − 1 = 2
1
3 ( )
−1=−
1
3

( )
2
2
cos 4 x = 2cos 2x − 1 = 2 − 1 −1=− 7
3 9

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Question87
If m and M are the minimum and the maximum values of
4 + 12 sin22x − 2cos4x, x ∈ R, then M − m is equal to :
[Online April 9, 2016]
Options:

9
A.
4

15
B.
4

7
C.
4

1
D.
4

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
1 2 4
4 + sin 2x − 2cos x
2
2 2 4
4 + 2(1 − cos x)cos x − 2cos x

{ cos x − cos2 x − 1 + 161 − 161 }

2
4
−4

{ ( cos x − 14 ) }
2
2 17
−4 −
16
2
0 ≤ cos x ≤ 1
1 1 3
− ≤ cos2x − ≤
4 4 4

( )
2
0 ≤ cos2x − 1 ≤ 9
4 16
−
17
16 ( 2
≤ cos x −
1 2 17
4
− ≤
9
−
16 16 16 )
17

{( ) }
2
17 ≥ −4 cos2x − 1 − 17 ≥ 1
4 4 16 2
M = 17
4
1
m=
2
M − m = 17 − 2 = 15
4 4 4

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Question88
If 0 ≤ x < 2π, then the number of real values of x, which satisfy the equation
cos x + cos 2 x + cos 3 x + cos 4 x = 0 is:
[2016]
Options:
A. 7

B. 9

C. 3

D. 5

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
cos x + cos 2 x + cos 3 x + cos 4 x = 0
⇒2 cos 2 x cos x + 2 cos 3 x cos x = 0

(
⇒2 cos x 2 cos
5x
2
cos
x
2 )=0
5x x
cos x = 0, cos = 0, cos = 0
2 2
π 3π π 3π 7π 9π
x = π, , , , , ,
2 2 5 5 5 5

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Question89
The number of x ∈ [0, 2π] for which
| √ 2sin4x + 18cos2x − √ 2cos4x + 18sin2x | = 1 is
[Online April 9, 2016]
Options:

A. 2

B. 6

C. 4

D. 8

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
| √ 2sin4x + 18cos2x − √ 2cos4x + 18sin2x | = 1
√ 2sin4x + 18cos2x − √ 2cos4x + 18sin2x = ±1
√ 2sin4x + 18cos2x = ±1 + √ 2cos4x + 18sin2x
by squaring both the sides we will get 8 solutions

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Question90
If cos α + cos β = 32 and sin α + sin β 12 and θ is the the arithmetic mean of α and
β, then sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ is equal to :
[Online April 11, 2015]
Options:

3
A.
5

7
B.
5

4
C.
5

8
D.
5

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
3
Let cos α + cos β =
2
⇒2 cos α + β cos α − β = 3 ........(i)
2 2 2
1
and sin α + sin β =
2
α + β α − β= 1
⇒2 sin cos .........(ii)
2 2 2
On dividing (ii) by (i),

(
we get tan α + β = 1
2 ) 3
α + β
Given : θ = ⇒ 2θ = α + β
2
1− 1 2
9 3 6 8 7
Consider sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ = sin(α + β) + cos(α + β) = + = + =
1 1 10 10 5
1+ 1+
9 9

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Question91
Let f k(x) = 1k (sinkx + coskx) where x ∈ R and k ≥ 1 Then f 4(x) − f 6(x) equals
[2014]
Options:

1
A.
4
 1
B.
12

1
C.
6

1
D.
3

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
1 1
(b) Let f k(x) = (sinkx + coskx) Consider f 4(x) − f 6(x) = (sin4x + cos4x)
k 4
1
− (sin6x + cos6x)
6
1 1
= [1 − 2sin2xcos2x] − [1 − 3sin2xcos2x]
4 6
1
= − = 1 1
4 6 12

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Question92

If 2 cos θ + sin θ = 1 θ ≠ ( π
2 ) then 7 cos θ + 6 sin θ is equal to:
[Online April 11, 2014]
Options:

1
A.
2

B. 2
11
C.
2

46
D.
5

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given 2 cos θ + sin θ = 1
Squaring both sides,
we get
(2 cos θ + sin θ)2 = 12
⇒4cos2θ + sin2θ + 4 sin θ cos θ = 1
⇒3cos2θ + (cos2θ + sin2θ) + 4 sin θ cos θ = 1
⇒3cos2θ + not x + 4 sin θ cos θ = not
⇒3cos2θ + 4 sin θ cos θ = 0
⇒cos θ(3 cos θ + 4 sin θ) = 0
⇒3 cos θ + 4 sin θ = 0 ⇒ 3 cos θ = −4 sin θ
−3 −3
⇒ = tan θ = √ sec2θ − 1 =
4 4
( ∵tan θ = √ sec2θ − 1 )
( −34 )
2
9
⇒sec2θ − 1 = =
16
9 25 5
⇒sec2θ = +1= ⇒ sec θ =
16 16 4
4
or cos θ = ......(1)
5

( )
2
Now, sin2θ + cos2θ = 1 ⇒ sin2θ + 4 = 1
5
2 4 2
sin θ + = 1 ⇒ sin θ = 1 − 16 = 9
5 25 25
sin θ = ± 3 .. . (2)
5

(
Taking sin θ = +
3
5 )
because sin θ = − (
3
5 ) cannot
satisfy the given equation.
Therefore; 7 cos θ + 6 sin θ
4 3 28 18 46
= 7× + 6× = + =
5 5 5 5 5

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Question93

If cosecθ = p+q
p−q
(p ≠ q ≠ 0), then cot | ( π
4
+ θ
2 ) | is equal to:
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:

A. √ p
q

B. √ q
p

C. √pq

D. pq

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
p + q , sin θ = p − q
cosecθ =
p−q p+q

√ 1 − ( pp −+ qq ) 2√pq
2
cos θ = ± √ 1 − sin2θ = =
(p + q)
 | || |
π θ θ
cot cot − 1 cot − 1
| cot ( π θ
+
4 2 )| = 4
π
2
cot + cot θ
=
2
cot θ + 1
4 2 2

| |
θ θ
cos − sin
2 2
cos θ + sin θ
2 2
On rationalizing denominator, we get

|( )( )|
θ θ θ θ
cos − sin cos + sin
2 2 2 2
cos θ + sin θ cos θ + sin θ
2 2 2 2

| |
= cos θ
2 θ 2 θ θ cos θ
sin + cos + 2 sin
2 2 2 2

+ sin θ | |
| 1 cos |
√pq
=
θ
=
2√pq ∕ (p + q)
1+
(p − q)
=
p
= √ qp
p+q

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Question94
The number of values of α in [0, 2π] for which 2sin3α − 7sin2α + 7 sin α = 2, is:
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:

A. 6

B. 4

C. 3

D. 1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
2sin3α − 7sin2α + 7 sin α − 2 = 0
⇒2sin2α(sin α − 1) − 5 sin α(sin α − 1)
+ 2(sin α − 1) = 0
⇒(sin α − 1)(2sin2α − 5 sin α + 2) = 0
⇒sin α − 1 = 0 or 2sin2α − 5 sin α + 2 = 0
5 ± √25 − 16
sin α = 1 or sin α = = 5±3
4 4
π 1
α= or sin α = , 2
2 2
Now, sin α ≠ 2
1
for, sin α =
2
 π 2π
α= ,
3 3
There are three values of α between [0, 2π]

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Question95
tan A cot A
The expression 1 − cot A
+ 1 − tan A
can be written as:
[2013]
Options:

A. sin A cos A + 1

B. sec A c o s e c A + 1

C. tan A + cot A

D. sec A + cosecA

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Given expression can be written as
sin A × sin A + cos A × cos A
cos A sin A − cos A sin A cos A − sin A

( )
sin A
∵ tan A = and
cos A

cot A = cos A
sin A

= 1
sin A − cos A
{ sin3A − cos3A
cos A sin A
}
∵a − b = (a − b)(a + ab + b2)
3 3 2

sin2A + sin A cos A + cos2A

=
sin A cos A
=1+sec A cosec A

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Question96
Let A = {θ : sin(θ) = tan(θ)} and B = {θ : cos(θ) = 1} be two sets. Then :
[Online April 25, 2013]
Options:

A. A = B

B. A ⊆ B
C. B ⊆ A

D. A ⊂ B and B − A ≠ φ

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let A = {θ : sin θ = tan θ}
and B = {θ : cos θ = 1}

{
Now, A = θ : sin θ = sin θ
cos θ }
= {θ : sin θ(cos θ − 1) = 0}
= {θ = 0, π, 2π, 3π, .....}
For B : cos θ = 1 ⇒ θ = π, 2π, 4π, ......
This shows that A is not contained in B. i.e. A not ⊂ B. but B ⊂ A

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Question97
The number of solutions of the equation sin 2 x − 2 cos x + 4 sin x = 4 in the
interval [0, 5π] is:
[Online April 23, 2013]
Options:

A. 3

B. 5

C. 4

D. 6

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
sin 2 x − 2 cos x + 4 sin x = 4
⇒2 sin x ⋅ cos x − 2 cos x + 4 sin x − 4 = 0
⇒(sin x − 1)(cos x − 2) = 0
∵cos x − 2 ≠ 0, ∴ sin x = 1
∴x = π , 5π , 9π
2 2 2

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Question98
Statement-1: The number of common solutions of the trigonometric equations
2sin2θ − cos 2 θ = 0 and 2cos2θ − 3 sin θ = 0 in the interval [0, 2π] is two.
Statement- 2 : The number of solutions of the equation, 2 cos2θ − 3 sin θ = 0 in
the interval [0, π] is two.
[Online April 22, 2013]
Options:

A. Statement-1 is true; Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement- 1 .

B. Statement-1 is true; Statement- 2 is true; Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-
1.

C. Statement-1 is false; Statement- 2 is true.

D. Statement- 1 is true; Statement- 2 is false.

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
2sin2θ − cos 2 θ = 0
⇒2sin2θ − (1 − 2sin2θ) = 0
⇒2sin2θ − 1 + 2sin2θ = 0
1
⇒ 4sin2θ = 1 ⇒ sin θ = ±
2
π 3π 5π 7π
∴θ = , , , , θ ∈ [0, 2π]
4 4 4 4
π 5π 7π 11π
∴θ = , , ,
6 6 6 6
2
Now 2cos θ − 3 sin θ = 0
⇒ 2(1 − sin2θ) − 3 sin θ = 0
⇒−2sin2θ − 3 sin θ + 2 = 0
⇒ − 2sin2θ − 4 sin θ + sin θ + 2 = 0
⇒ 2sin2θ − sin θ + 4 sin θ − 2 = 0
⇒sin θ(2 sin θ − 1) + 2(2 sin θ − 1) = 0
Now 2cos2θ − 3 sin θ = 0
⇒ 2(1 − sin2θ) − 3 sin θ = 0
⇒−2sin2θ − 3 sin θ + 2 = 0
⇒−2sin2θ − 4 sin θ + sin θ + 2 = 0
⇒ 2sin2θ − sin θ + 4 sin θ − 2 = 0
⇒sin θ(2 sin θ − 1) + 2(2 sin θ − 1) = 0
⇒ sin θ = 1 , −2
2
1 π 5π
But sin θ = −2, is not possible ∴ sin θ = , −2 ⇒ θ = ,
2 6 6
Hence, there are two common solution, there each of the statement- 1 and 2 are true but statement- 2 is not a
correct explanation for statement-1.

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Question99
The value of cos 255∘ + sin 195∘ is
[Online May 26, 2012]
Options:

√3 − 1
A.
2√2

√3 − 1
B.
√2

C. − ( √3 − 1
√2 )
√3 + 1
D.
√2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Consider cos 255∘ + sin 195∘
= cos(270∘ − 15∘) + sin(180∘ + 15∘)
= −sin 15∘ − sin 15∘

= −2 sin 15∘ = −2 (
√3 − 1
2√2
=− ) (√3 − 1
√2 )
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Question100
Let f (x) = sin x, g(x) = x
Statement 1: f (x) ≤ g(x) for x in (0, ∞)
Statement 2 : f (x) ≤ 1 for x in (0, ∞) but g(x) → ∞ as x → ∞.
[Online May 7, 2012]
Options:

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

B. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1 .

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement 1 .

D. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Letf (x) = sin x and g(x) = x
Statement-1: f (x) ≤ g(x) ∀x ∈ (0, ∞)
i.e., sin x ≤ x ∀x ∈ (0, ∞)
which is true
Statement- 2 : f (x) ≤ 1 ∀x ∈ (0, ∞)
i.e., sin x ≤ 1 ∀x ∈ (0, ∞)
It is true and
g(x) = x → ∞ as x → ∞ also true.

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Question101
The equation esin x − e−sin x − 4 = 0 has:
[2012]
Options:

A. infinite number of real roots

B. no real roots

C. exactly one real root

D. exactly four real roots

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Given equation is esin x − e−sin x − 4 = 0
Put esin x = t in the given equation, we get
t2 − 4t − 1 = 0
4 ± √16 + 4 4 ± √20
⇒ t= =
2 2
4 ± 2√5
= = 2 ± √5
2
sin x sin x
⇒ e = 2 ± √5 (∵t = e )
⇒esin x = 2 − √5 and esin x = 2 + √5
⇒ esin x = 2 − √5 < 0
and sin x = ln(2 + √5 ) > 1
So, rejected.
Hence, given equation has no solution.
∴ The equation has no real roots.

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Question102
If A = sin2x + cos4x, then for all real x :
[2011]
Options:
 13
A. ≤A≤1
16

B. 1 ≤ A ≤ 2
3 13
C. ≤A≤
4 16

3
D. ≤A≤1
4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
A = sin2x + cos4x
= sin2x + cos2x(1 − sin2x)
= sin2x + cos2x − 1 (2 sin x ⋅ cos x)2
4
1 2
= 1 − sin (2x)
4
∵−1 ≤ sin 2 x ≤ 1
⇒0 ≤ sin2(2x) ≤ 1
1 1
⇒ 0 ≥ − sin2(2x) ≥ −
4 4
1 2 1
⇒ 1 ≥ 1 − sin (2x) ≥ 1 −
4 4
3
⇒1 ≥ A ≥
4

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Question103
The possible values of θ ∈ (0, π) such that sin(θ) + sin(4θ) + sin(7θ) = 0 are
[2011RS]
Options:

π 5π π 2π 3π 8π
A. , , , , 4, 9
4 12 2 3

2π π π 2π 3π 35π
B. , , , , ,
9 4 2 3 4 36

2π π π 2π 3π 8π
C. , , , , 4, 9
9 4 2 3

2π π 4π π 3π 8π
D. , , , , ,
9 4 9 2 4 9

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
sin 4 θ + 2 sin 4 θ cos 3 θ = 0
sin 4 θ(1 + 2 cos 3 θ) = 0
sin 4 θ = 0
1
or cos 3 θ = −
2
4θ = nπ; n ∈ I
2π , ∈ I
or 3θ = 2nπ ± n
3
π π 3π 2π , 8π , 4π [∵θ, ∈(0, π)]
θ= , , or θ =
4 2 4 9 9 9

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Question104
4 5 π
Let cos(α + β) = 5
and sin(α − β) = 13
where 0 ≤ α, β ≤ 4
. Then tan 2 α =
[2010]
Options:

56
A.
33

19
B.
12

20
C.
7

25
D.
16

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
4 3
cos(α + β) = ⇒ tan(α + β) =
5 4
5 5
sin(α − β) = ⇒ tan(α − β) =
13 12
tan 2 α = tan[ (α + β) + (α − β)
3+ 5
tan(α + β) + tan(α − β) 4 12 56
= = =
1 − tan(α + β) tan(α − β) 3 5 33
1− ⋅
4 12

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Question105
Let A and B denote the statements
A : cos α + cos β + cos γ = 0
B : sin α + sin β + sin γ = 0
I f cos(β − γ) + cos(γ − α) + cos(α − β) = − 32 , then :
[2009]
Options:

A. A is false and B is true

B. both A and B are true

C. both A and B are false

D. A is true and B is false

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Given that
3
cos(β − γ) + cos(γ − α) + cos(α − β) = −
2
⇒ 2[cos(β − γ) + cos(γ − α) + cos(α − β)] + 3 = 0
⇒ 2[cos(β − γ) + cos(γ − α) + cos(α − β)]
+sin2α + cos2α + sin2β + cos2β
+sin2γ + cos2α = 0
⇒ [ sin2α + sin2β + sin2γ + 2 sin α sin β
+2 sin β sin γ + 2 sin γ sin α ] + [ cos2α + cos2β
+cos2γ + 2 cos α cos β + 2 cos β cos γ
+2 cos γ cos α ] = 0
[∵cos(A − B) = cos A ⋅ cos B + sin A ⋅ sin B]
⇒ [sin α + sin β + sin γ]2 + (cos α + cos β + cos γ)2 = 0
⇒ sin α + sin β + sin γ = 0 and cos α + cos β + cos γ = 0
∴ A and B both are true.

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Question106
If p and q are positive real numbers such that p2 + q2 = 1 then the maximum
value of (p + q) is
[2007]
Options:

1
A.
2

1
B.
√2

C. √2

D. 2.
Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Given that p2 + q2 = 1
∴p = cos θ and q = sin θ satisfy the given equation
Then p + q = cos θ + sin θ
We know that
− √ a2 + b2 ≤ a cos θ + b sin θ ≤ √ a2 + b2
∴−√2 ≤ cos θ + sin θ ≤ √2
Hence max. value of p + q is √2

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Question107
A triangular park is enclosed on two sides by a fence and on the third side by
a straight river bank. The two sides having fence are of same length x. The
maximum area enclosed by the park is
[2006]
Options:

3 2
A. x
2

B. √ x3
8

1 2
C. x
2

D. πx2

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
1 2
Area = x sin θ
2

π
Maximum value of sin θ is 1 at θ =
2
Amax = 1 x2
2

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Question108
1
If 0 < x < π and cos x + sin x = 2
, then tan x is
[2006]
Options:

(1 − √7 )
A.
4

(4 − √7 )
B.
3

(4 + √7)
C. − 3

(1 + √7 )
D.
4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
cos x + sin x = 1 ⇒ 1 + sin 2 x = 1
2 4
⇒sin 2 x = − 3
4
∴π < 2x < 2π
⇒ π < x ≤ π ........(i)
2
2 tan x 3
=−
1 + tan x2 4
2
⇒3tan x + 8 tan x + 3 = 0
−8 ± √64 − 36 −4 ± √7
∴tan x = =−
6 3
π< <
for x π, tan x < 0
2
−4 − √7
∴tan x =
3

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Question109
The number of values of x in the interval [0, 3π] satisfying the equation
2sin2x + 5 sin x − 3 = 0 is
[2006]
Options:

A. 4

B. 6
C. 1

D. 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

2sin2x + 5 sin x − 3 = 0
⇒(sin x + 3)(2 sin x − 1) = 0
⇒sin x = 1 and sin x ≠ −3
2
∴ In [0, 3π], x has 4 values.

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Question110
If u = √ a2cos2θ + b2sin2θ + √ a2sin2θ + b2cos2θ
then the difference between the maximum and minimum values of u2 is given
by
[2004]
Options:

A. (a − b)2

B. 2 √ a2 + b2

C. (a + b)2

D. 2(a2 + b2)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
u2 = a2 + b2 + 2 √( a 4
) 2 2 2 2 4 4
)
+ b4 cos θsin θ; +a b (cos θ + sin θ) . .......(1)
4 4 2 2 2 2 4 4
Now, (a + b )cos θsin θ + a b (cos θ + sin θ)
= (a4 + b4)cos2θsin2θ + a2b2(1 − 2cos2θsin2θ)
= (a4 + b4 − 2a2b2)cos2θsin2θ + a2b2
 sin22θ 2 2
= (a2 − b2)2 ⋅ + a b .......(2)
4
∵0 ≤ sin22θ ≤ 1
sin22θ (a2 − b2)2
⇒0 ≤ (a2 − b2)2 ≤
4 4
2
sin 2θ 2 2
⇒a2b2 ≤ (a2 − b2)2 +a b
4
1
≤(a2 − b2)2 ⋅ + a2b2 ...........(3)
4
From (1)
2
a2 + b2 + 2 √ a2b2 ≤ u2 ≤ a2 + b2 + √ (a2 + b2)2
2
(a + b)2 ≤ u2 ≤ 2(a2 + b2)
∴ Max. value − Min. value
= 2(a2 + b2) − (a + b2) = (a − b)2

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Question111
Let α, β be such that π < α − β < 3π.
If sin α + sin β = − 21
65
and cos α + cos β = − 27
65
, then the value of cos α−β
2
[2004]
Options:

−6
A.
65

3
B.
√130

6
C.
65

3
D. −
√130

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
π < α − β < 3π
⇒ π < α − β < 3π ⇒ cos α − β < 0 ......(1)
2 2 2 2
21
sin α + sin β = −
65
α+β α−β 21
⇒2 sin cos =− .......(2)
2 2 65
27
cos α + cos β = −
65
α+β α−β 27
⇒2 cos cos =− ......(3)
2 2 65
Squaring and adding (2) and (3) , we get
 α − β (21)2 + (27)2 1170
4cos2 = =
2 (65)2 65 × 65
∴cos2 α − β = 9 ⇒ cos α − β = − 3 [from(1)]
2 130 2 √130

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Question112
The function f (x) = log ( x + √ x2 + 1 ) , is
[2003]
Options:

A. neither an even nor an odd function

B. an even function

C. an odd function

D. a periodic function.

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Given f (x) = log ( x + √ x2 + 1 )

f (−x) = log { −x + √ x2 + 1 } = log { x2 − x2 + 1

x + √ x2 + 1 }
= −log ( x + √ x2 + 1 ) = −f (x)
⇒f (x) is an odd function.

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Question113
The period of sin2θ is
[2002]
Options:

A. π2

B. π

C. 2π

D. π ∕ 2

Answer: B
Solution:
Solution:
21 − cos 2 θ
We know that sin θ = ;
2
2π
Since period of cos 2 θ = =π
2
Hence period of sin2θ is also π.

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Question114
Which one is not periodic?
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Options:

A. |sin 3 x| + sin2x

B. cos √x + cos2x

C. cos 4 x + tan2x

D. cos 2 x + sin x

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
we know that cos √x is non periodic
∴cos √x + cos2x can not be periodic.

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Question115
The number of solution of tan x + sec x = 2 cos x in [0, 2π) is
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Options:

A. 2

B. 3

C. 0

D. 1

Answer: B
Solution:
Solution:
∵tan x + sec x = 2 cos x
⇒ sin x + 1 = 2cos2x
⇒ sin x + 1 = 2(1 − sin2x)
⇒ 2sin2x + sin x − 1 = 0
⇒ (2 sin x − 1)(sin x + 1) = 0
1
⇒ sin x = , −1.
2
⇒ x = 30 , 150∘, 270∘
∘

Number of solution = 3

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