SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 68

SSC CGL - 17 July 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q68

Select the incorrect formula from the following Options.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sec2θ + Cos2θ = 1.

Put θ = 45°

1. Sec2θ - tan2θ = 1

⇒ Sec245 - tan245 = 1

⇒ (√2)2 - 1 = 1

⇒ 1 = 1

L.H.S. = R.H.S.

2. Sin2θ + Cos2θ = 1

⇒ Sin245 + Cos245 = 1

⇒ (1/√2)2 + (1/√2)2 = 1

⇒ 1 = 1

L.H.S. = R.H.S

3. Cosec2θ - Cot2θ = 1

⇒ Cosec245 - Cot245 = 1

⇒ (√2)2 - 1 = 1

⇒ 1 = 1

L.H.S. = R.H.S.

4. Sec2θ + Cos2θ = 1

⇒ Sec245 + Cos245 = 1

⇒ (√2)2 + (1/√2)2 = 1

⇒ 2 + 1/2 = 1

⇒ 5/2 = 1

L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.

So, the fourth formula is wrong.