Class 10 Maths Chapter 8 Trigonometry MCQ

This set of Class 10 Maths Chapter 8 Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Trigonometry”. These MCQs are created based on the latest CBSE syllabus and the NCERT curriculum, offering valuable assistance for exam preparation.

1. If sin (A + B) = \(\frac {\sqrt {3}}{2}\) and tan (A – B) = 1. What are the values of A and B?
a) 37, 54
b) 35.7, 40.7
c) 50, 10
d) 52.5, 7.5
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Answer: d
Explanation: The value of sin (A + B) = \(\frac {\sqrt {3}}{2}\) and sin 60° = \(\frac {\sqrt {3}}{2}\)
∴ A + B = 60 (1)
The value of tan (A – B) = 1 and tan 45° = 1
∴ A – B = 45 (2)
Adding equation (1) and (2)
A + B = 60
+ A – B = 45
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
2 A = 105
A = 52.5
∴ B = 7.5

2. If cos θ = \(\frac {3}{4}\) then value of cos 2θ is ___________
a) \(\frac {1}{6}\)
b) \(\frac {1}{4}\)
c) \(\frac {1}{8}\)
d) \(\frac {3}{8}\)
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Answer: c
Explanation: cos 2θ = 2cos θ² – 1
cos θ = \(\frac {3}{4}\)
cos 2θ = 2(\(\frac {3}{4}\))² – 1
= \(\frac {1}{8}\)

3. If sin A = \(\frac {8}{17}\), what will be the value of cos A sec A?
a) 2
b) -1
c) 1
d) 0
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Answer: c
Explanation: sin A = \(\frac {8}{17}\)
cos A sec A can be written as cos⁡A × \(\frac {1}{sec⁡A}\) = 1
∴ cos A sec A = 1

4. The value of each of the trigonometric ratios of an angle depends on the size of the triangle and does not depend on the angle.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation:

Consider, two triangles ABC and DEF
In ∆ABC,
sin B = \(\frac {AC}{AB} = \frac {10}{20} = \frac {1}{2}\) i.e. B = 30°
Now, in ∆DEF,
sin F = \(\frac {DE}{DF} = \frac {20}{40} = \frac {1}{2}\) i.e. F = 30°
From these examples it is evident that the value of the trigonometric ratios depends on their angle and not on their lengths.

5. If tan α = √3 and cosec β = 1, then the value of α – β?
a) -30°
b) 30°
c) 90°
d) 60°
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Answer: a
Explanation: tan α = √3 and tan 60° = √3
∴ α = 60°
Cosec β = 1 and cosec 90° = 1
∴ β = 90°
α – β = 60 – 90 = -30°

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6. In triangle ABC, right angled at C, then the value of cosec (A + B) is __________
a) 2
b) 0
c) 1
d) ∞
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Answer: c
Explanation:
Since the triangle is right angles at C,
The sum of the remaining two angles will be 90
∴ cosec(A + B) = Cosec 90° = 1

7. If tan θ = \(\frac {3}{4}\) then the value of sinθ is _________
a) \(\frac {3}{5}\)
b) \(\frac {4}{4}\)
c) \(\frac {3}{4}\)
d) \(\frac {-3}{5}\)
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Answer: a
Explanation:

tanθ = \(\frac {BC}{AC} = \frac {3}{4} = \frac {3k}{4k}\)
Hence, BC = 3k, AC = 4k
Using Pythagoras theorem
AB² = AC² + BC²
AB² = 4k² + 3k²
AB = 5k
sinθ = \(\frac {BC}{AB} = \frac {3k}{5k} = \frac {3}{5}\)

8. What is the value of sin30°cos15° + cos30°sin15°?
a) \(\frac {1}{2}\)
b) 0
c) 1
d) \(\frac {1}{\sqrt {2}}\)
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Answer: d
Explanation:
sin30°cos15° + cos30°sin15° = sin⁡45° = \(\frac {1}{\sqrt {2}}\)

9. What is the value of cos A sec A + sin A cosec A – tan A cot A?
a) 0
b) 2
c) 1
d) 3
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Answer: c
Explanation:
Cos A sec A = 1
Similarly sin A cosec A = 1 and tan A cot A = 1
∴ cos A sec A + sin A cosec A – tan A cot A = 1 + 1 – 1 = 1

10. In a right angled triangle, the trigonometric function that is equal to the ratio of the side opposite a given angle to the hypotenuse is called cosine.
a) False
b) True
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Answer: a
Explanation: