SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 46

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 24th July 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q46

If sin²θ = 1 – cos²θ, then what is the value of sin⁴θ in terms of cos²θ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

sin²θ = 1 − cos²θ

sin⁴θ = (sin²θ)²

sin⁴θ = (1 − cos²θ)²

(1 − cos²θ)² = 1 − 2cos²θ + cos⁴θ

sin⁴θ = 1 − 2cos²θ + cos⁴θ