JEE Trigonometry PYQs
JEE Trigonometry PYQs are an important part of the JEE Mathematics syllabus. They help you understand the kind of questions asked from this chapter and show how well you know the main topics, such as trigonometric ratios, identities, equations, inverse trigonometric functions, heights and distances, and trigonometric transformations.
In the exam, trigonometry questions usually come as direct numerical problems or simple concept-based questions. The good thing is that this chapter becomes much easier when your basics are clear. Once you understand the concepts properly and know which formula or method to use, solving questions feels much more manageable. You do not need to think of trigonometry as a very difficult chapter. With regular revision and smart practice, it can become one of the more scoring parts of JEE Mathematics.
In this blog, you will find a simple formula PDF, a section for important JEE Trigonometry PYQs in download format, a few practice questions with answers, and some extra questions to solve on your own. You will also learn about common mistakes students often make and a few easy tips to save time in the exam.
JEE Trigonometry Important PYQs PDF
This PDF can include the most important previous year questions from trigonometry. It may cover topics like basic trigonometric ratios, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, compound angles, multiple and submultiple angles, inverse trigonometric functions, and heights and distances.
Practicing these questions will help you understand the exam pattern better. It will also improve your speed, accuracy, and confidence before the exam.
Important Formulas for JEE Trigonometry PYQs
You only need a few important formulas and ideas to solve most trigonometry questions in JEE. These formulas help you understand angle-based problems, identity-based questions, and equation-based problems more clearly.
You can download the full formula PDF from the link above. Here is a quick look at some of the main formulas:
Concept | Formula |
Fundamental Identity | sin²θ + cos²θ = 1 |
Tan Identity | 1 + tan²θ = sec²θ |
Cot Identity | 1 + cot²θ = cosec²θ |
sin(A + B) | sin A cos B + cos A sin B |
cos(A + B) | cos A cos B − sin A sin B |
tan(A + B) | (tan A + tan B) / (1 − tan A tan B) |
sin 2A | 2 sin A cos A |
cos 2A | cos²A − sin²A |
tan 2A | 2 tan A / (1 − tan²A) |
sin²(A/2) | (1 − cos A)/2 |
cos²(A/2) | (1 + cos A)/2 |
Distance Formula in Heights and Distances | tan θ = Perpendicular / Base |
These formulas are commonly used in questions based on identities, equations, transformations, compound angles, and heights and distances. If you revise them properly, many JEE questions start to feel much easier.
Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in JEE Trigonometry PYQs
Many students find trigonometry confusing at first because it has many formulas that look similar. But most mistakes happen because small details are missed while solving. Here are some common mistakes you should avoid:
Forgetting basic identities
Basic identities like sin²θ + cos²θ = 1 and 1 + tan²θ = sec²θ are used very often. If these are not clear, even simple questions can feel difficult.
Mixing up formulas of sin(A + B), cos(A + B), and tan(A + B)
These formulas are very important, but students often confuse their signs and terms. A small sign mistake can change the entire answer.
Making mistakes in angle conversion
Sometimes students forget whether the angle is in degrees or radians. This can create errors in calculations and final answers.
Ignoring the correct quadrant in inverse trigonometry
In inverse trigonometric functions, the principal value matters a lot. If you do not remember the correct range, the answer can become wrong.
Rushing through trigonometric equations
In trigonometric equations, students often find one solution and stop there. It is important to find the complete general solution whenever required.
List of JEE Trigonometry PYQs
Here is a short set of JEE-style trigonometry questions for practice. These include common question types from identities, equations, compound angles, and heights and distances. Solving them regularly can help you become faster and more confident.
Question 1
Let the maximum value of $$\left(\sin^{-1}x\right)^2+\left(\cos^{-1}x\right)^2$$ for $$x\epsilon \left[-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2},\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right]$$ be $$\frac{m}{n}\pi^{2}$$, where gcd
(m, n) = l. Then m + n is equal to ____________
correct answer:- 65
Question 2
If the domain of the function $$f(x)=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2x-5}{11-3x}\right)+\sin^{-1}(2x^{2}-3x+1)$$ is the interval $$[\alpha, \beta]$$, then $$\alpha+2\beta$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 4
Question 3
The number of solutions of $$ \tan^{-1}4x + \tan^{-1}6x = \frac{\pi}{6} $$, where $$ -\frac{1}{2\sqrt{6}}<x<\frac{1}{2\sqrt{6}}, $$ is equal to
correct answer:- 1
Question 4
If the domain of the function f(x) = $$\sin^{-1}\frac{1}{x^{2}-2x-2}$$, is $$\left[-\infty, \alpha\right] \cup \left[\beta,\gamma\right]\cup \left[\delta,\infty\right],$$ then $$\alpha+\beta+\gamma+\delta$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 2
Question 5
If $$K=\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{1}{2}\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)\right)+\tan\left(\frac{1}{2}\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)\right)$$, then the number of solutions of the equation $$\sin^{-1}(kx-1)=\sin^{-1} x-\cos^{-1} x$$ is______.
correct answer:- 1
Question 6
Using the principal values of the inverse trigonometric functions, the sum of the maximum and the minimum values of $$16\left(\left(\sec^{-1}x\right)^{2}\left(\cosec^{-1}x\right)^{2}\right) \text{is :} $$
correct answer:- 2
Question 7
$$ \text{If for some } \alpha,\beta;\; \alpha\le\beta,\; \alpha+\beta=8$$ and $$\sec^2(\tan^{-1}\alpha)+\cosec^2(\cot^{-1}\beta)=36,$$ $$\alpha^2+\beta^2$$ is:_______
correct answer:- 34
Question 8
$$\text{If } \alpha > \beta > \gamma > 0,\text{ then the expression}\cot^{-1}\!\left\{\beta+\frac{(1+\beta^2)}{(\alpha-\beta)}\right\} + \cot^{-1}\!\left\{\gamma+\frac{(1+\gamma^2)}{(\beta-\gamma)}\right\} + \cot^{-1}\!\left\{\alpha+\frac{(1+\alpha^2)}{(\gamma-\alpha)}\right\}\text{ is equal to:}$$
correct answer:- 1
Question 9
$$\cos \left(\sin^{-1}\frac{3}{5}+\sin^{-1}\frac{5}{13}+\sin^{-1}\frac{33}{65}\right)$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 2
Question 10
Let $$S = \left\{x : \cos^{-1} x = \pi + \sin^{-1} x+\sin^{-1}(2x+1)\right\}$$. Then $$\sum_{x \in S}^{}(2x-1)^{2}$$ is equal to_________.
correct answer:- 5
Question 11
If $$\frac{\pi}{2}\leq x\leq \frac{3\pi}{4}$$, then $$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{13}\cos x+\frac{5}{13}\sin x\right)$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 3
Question 12
Let $$[x]$$ denote the greatest integer less than or equal to $$x$$. Then the domain of $$f(x)=sec^{-1}(2[x]+1)$$ is:
correct answer:- 3
Question 13
Let $$\{x\}$$ denote the fractional part of $$x$$ and $$f(x) = \frac{\cos^{-1}(1-\{x\}^2)\sin^{-1}(1-\{x\})}{\{x\} - \{x\}^3}$$, $$x \neq 0$$. If $$L$$ and $$R$$ respectively denotes the left hand limit and the right hand limit of $$f(x)$$ at $$x = 0$$, then $$\frac{32}{\pi^2}(L^2 + R^2)$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 18
Question 14
Considering only the principal values of inverse trigonometric functions, the number of positive real values of $$x$$ satisfying $$\tan^{-1}(x) + \tan^{-1}(2x) = \frac{\pi}{4}$$ is :
correct answer:- 2
Question 15
For $$\alpha, \beta, \gamma \neq 0$$. If $$\sin^{-1}\alpha + \sin^{-1}\beta + \sin^{-1}\gamma = \pi$$ and $$(\alpha + \beta + \gamma)(\alpha - \gamma + \beta) = 3\alpha\beta$$, then $$\gamma$$ equal to
correct answer:- 1
Question 16
If $$a = \sin^{-1}(\sin 5)$$ and $$b = \cos^{-1}(\cos 5)$$, then $$a^2 + b^2$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 2
Question 17
Given that the inverse trigonometric function assumes principal values only. Let $$x, y$$ be any two real numbers in $$[-1, 1]$$ such that $$\cos^{-1} x - \sin^{-1} y = \alpha$$, $$\frac{-\pi}{2} \leq \alpha \leq \pi$$. Then, the minimum value of $$x^2 + y^2 + 2xy \sin \alpha$$ is
correct answer:- 1
Question 18
For $$n \in \mathbb{N}$$, if $$\cot^{-1}3 + \cot^{-1}4 + \cot^{-1}5 + \cot^{-1}n = \frac{\pi}{4}$$, then $$n$$ is equal to _____
correct answer:- 47
Question 19
If the domain of the function $$f(x) = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{x-1}{2x+3}\right)$$ is $$\mathbb{R} - (\alpha, \beta)$$, then $$12\alpha\beta$$ is equal to :
correct answer:- 1
Question 20
Let $$\lim_{n \to \infty} \left(\frac{n}{\sqrt{n^4+1}} - \frac{2n}{(n^2+1)\sqrt{n^4+1}} + \frac{n}{\sqrt{n^4+16}} - \frac{8n}{(n^2+4)\sqrt{n^4+16}} + \ldots + \frac{n}{\sqrt{n^4+n^4}} - \frac{2n \cdot n^2}{(n^2+n^2)\sqrt{n^4+n^4}}\right)$$ be $$\frac{\pi}{k}$$, using only the principal values of the inverse trigonometric functions. Then $$k^2$$ is equal to ________
correct answer:- 32
Question 21
Let the inverse trigonometric functions take principal values. The number of real solutions of the equation $$2\sin^{-1} x + 3\cos^{-1} x = \frac{2\pi}{5}$$, is ________
correct answer:- 0
Question 22
Let $$S$$ be the set of all solutions of the equation $$\cos^{-1}(2x) - 2\cos^{-1}(\sqrt{1-x^2}) = \pi, x \in \left[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right]$$. Then $$\sum_{x \in S} \left(2\sin^{-1}(x^2) - 1\right)$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 1
Question 23
Let $$f(x) = 2x + \tan^{-1}(x)$$ and $$g(x) = \log_e(\sqrt{1+x^2} + x), \quad x \in [0, 3]$$. Then
correct answer:- 2
Question 24
Let $$S = \left\{x \in R : 0 \lt x \lt 1 \text{ and } 2\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1-x}{1+x}\right) = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1-x^2}{1+x^2}\right)\right\}$$. If $$n(S)$$ denotes the number of elements in $$S$$ then :
correct answer:- 3
Question 25
$$\tan^{-1}\frac{1+\sqrt{3}}{3+\sqrt{3}} + \sec^{-1}\sqrt{\frac{8+4\sqrt{3}}{6+3\sqrt{3}}} =$$
correct answer:- 3
Question 26
The value of $$\operatorname{cosec}10°-\sqrt{3}\sec10°$$ is equal to :
correct answer:- 1
Question 27
Let $$\cos(\alpha+\beta)= -\frac{1}{10} \text{and} \sin (\alpha -\beta)= \frac{3}{8}$$, where $$0<\alpha<\frac{\pi}{3}$$ and $$0<\beta<\frac{\pi}{4}$$. If $$\tan 2\alpha = \frac{3(1-r\sqrt{5})}{\sqrt{11}(s+\sqrt{5})}, r,s\in N$$, then r + s is equal to __________.
correct answer:- 20
Question 28
Number of solutions of $$\sqrt{3}\cos2\theta+8\cos\theta+3\sqrt{3}=0,\theta\epsilon[-3\pi,2\pi]$$ is:
correct answer:- 2
Question 29
Let $$\alpha$$ and $$\beta$$ respectively be the maximum and the minimum values of the function $$f(\theta)=4\left(\sin^4\left(\frac{7\pi}{2}-\theta\right)+\sin^4(11\pi+\theta)\right)-2\left(\sin^6\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}-\theta\right)+\sin^6(9\pi-\theta)\right),\ \ \theta\in\ R$$. Then $$\alpha+2\beta$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 3
Question 30
If $$\dfrac{\cos^{2}48^{o}-\sin^{2}12^{o}}{\sin^{2}24^{o}-\sin^{2}6^{o}}=\dfrac{\alpha+\beta\sqrt{5}}{2}$$, where $$\alpha, \beta \text{ }\epsilon \text{ }N$$, then $$\alpha + \beta $$ is equal to ________
correct answer:- 4
Question 31
The value of $$\dfrac{\sqrt{3} \operatorname{cosec} 20^{\circ}-\sec20^{\circ}}{\cos20^{\circ}\cos40^{\circ}\cos60^{\circ}\cos80^{\circ}}$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 4
Question 32
If $$\cot x=\frac{5}{12}$$ for some $$x\in \left(\pi,\frac{3\pi}{2}\right)$$, then $$\sin 7x \left(\cos \frac{13x}{2}+\sin \frac{13x}{2}\right)+\cos 7x\left(\cos \frac{13x}{2}-\sin \frac{13x}{2}\right)$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 4
Question 33
The number of elements in the set $$\left\{x \in [0,180^{\circ}]:\tan (x+100^{\circ}) = \tan (x+50^{\circ}) \tan x \tan(x-50^{\circ})\right\}$$ is ___________.
correct answer:- 4
Question 34
If $$\frac{\tan (A-B)}{\tan A}+\frac{\sin^{2}C}{\sin^{2}A}=1,A,B,C \in \left(0,\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$, Then
correct answer:- 4
Question 35
Let $$ \frac{\pi}{2} < \theta < \pi $$ and $$\cot\theta=-\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}.$$ Then the value of $$\sin\left( \frac{150}{2}\right)\left(\cos 80 + \sin 80\right)+\cos\left( \frac{150}{2}\right)\left(\cos 80 - \sin 80\right)$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 4
Question 36
The least value of $$(\cos^{2} \theta- 6\sin \theta \cos \theta + 3\sin^{2} \theta +2)$$ is
correct answer:- 1
Question 37
Considering the principal values of inverse trigonometric functions, the value of the expression $$ \tan\left( 2\sin^{-1} \left( \frac{2}{\sqrt{13}}-2\cos ^{-1}\left( \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}\right)\right)\right) $$
is equal to:
correct answer:- 1
Question 38
The sum of all values of $$\theta \in [0,2\pi]$$ satisfying $$2\sin^{2}\theta =\cos2\theta \text{ and }2\cos^{2}\theta =3\sin\theta$$ is
correct answer:- 3
Question 39
The value of $$\left(\sin 70^{\circ}\right)\left(\cot 10^{\circ}\cot 70^{\circ}-1\right)$$ is
correct answer:- 2
Question 40
If $$\sin x + \sin^2 x = 1$$, $$x \in (0, \tfrac{\pi}{2})$$ then $$(\cos^{12}x+\tan^{12}x)+3(\cos^{10}x+\tan^{10}x+\cos^{8}x+\tan^{8} x)+(\cos^{6}x+\tan^{6}x)$$
is equal to :
correct answer:- 4
Question 41
If $$\sum_{r=1}^{13}\left\{\frac{1}{\sin(\frac{\pi}{4}+(r-1)\frac{\pi}{6})\sin(\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{r\pi}{6})}\right\}=a\sqrt{3}+b,a,b \in Z$$ then $$a^{2}+b^{2}$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 4
Question 42
If $$\tan A = \frac{1}{\sqrt{xx^2+x+1}}$$, $$\tan B = \frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{x^2+x+1}}$$ and $$\tan C=x^{-3}+x^{-2}+x^{-11/2}$$, $$0 < A, B, C < \frac{\pi}{2}$$, then $$A + B$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 1
Question 43
The number of solutions of the equation $$4\sin^2 x - 4\cos^3 x + 9 - 4\cos x = 0$$; $$x \in [-2\pi, 2\pi]$$ is:
correct answer:- 4
Question 44
Let the set of all $$a \in \mathbb{R}$$ such that the equation $$\cos 2x + a \sin x = 2a - 7$$ has a solution be $$[p, q]$$ and $$r = \tan 9° - \tan 27° - \frac{1}{\cot 63°} + \tan 81°$$, then $$pqr$$ is equal to _______.
correct answer:- 48
Question 45
If $$2\tan^2\theta - 5\sec\theta = 1$$ has exactly 7 solutions in the interval $$\left[0, \frac{n\pi}{2}\right]$$, for the least value of $$n \in \mathbb{N}$$ then $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} \frac{k}{2^k}$$ is equal to :
correct answer:- 4
Question 46
If $$\alpha$$, $$-\frac{\pi}{2} < \alpha < \frac{\pi}{2}$$ is the solution of $$4\cos\theta + 5\sin\theta = 1$$, then the value of $$\tan\alpha$$ is
correct answer:- 3
Question 47
The sum of the solutions $$x \in R$$ of the equation $$\frac{3\cos 2x + \cos^3 2x}{\cos^6 x - \sin^6 x} = x^3 - x^2 + 6$$ is
correct answer:- 3
Question 48
If $$2\sin^3 x + \sin 2x \cos x + 4\sin x - 4 = 0$$ has exactly $$3$$ solutions in the interval $$\left[0, \frac{n\pi}{2}\right]$$, $$n \in \mathbb{N}$$, then the roots of the equation $$x^2 + nx + (n - 3) = 0$$ belong to :
correct answer:- 2
Question 49
For $$\alpha, \beta \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$, let $$3\sin(\alpha + \beta) = 2\sin(\alpha - \beta)$$ and a real number $$k$$ be such that $$\tan\alpha = k\tan\beta$$. Then the value of $$k$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 1
Question 50
Let $$S = \{\sin^2 2\theta : (\sin^4 \theta + \cos^4 \theta)x^2 + (\sin 2\theta)x + (\sin^6 \theta + \cos^6 \theta) = 0$$ has real roots$$\}$$. If $$\alpha$$ and $$\beta$$ be the smallest and largest elements of the set $$S$$, respectively, then $$3((\alpha - 2)^2 + (\beta - 1)^2)$$ equals _____
correct answer:- 4
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