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For \(0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}\), consider the following identities :
I. \((\tan^4\theta + \tan^2\theta)(\cot^4\theta + \cot^2\theta) = \sec^2\theta \operatorname{cosec}^2\theta\)
II. \(\frac{\tan\theta+\sin\theta}{\tan\theta-\sin\theta} = \cot^2\theta(\sec\theta+1)^2\)
Which of the above is/are identities ?

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CDS 1 2026 Maths Question Paper (12-Apr-2026)
The correct answer is
Both I and II

Verifying Trigonometric Identity I

We need to check if \((\tan^4\theta + \tan^2\theta)(\cot^4\theta + \cot^2\theta) = \sec^2\theta \operatorname{cosec}^2\theta\) holds true for \(0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}\).

  • Start with the Left-Hand Side (LHS):

    LHS \(= (\tan^4\theta + \tan^2\theta)(\cot^4\theta + \cot^2\theta)\)

  • Factor out common terms:

    LHS \(= \tan^2\theta(\tan^2\theta + 1) \cdot \cot^2\theta(\cot^2\theta + 1)\)

  • Apply trigonometric identities:

    Use \(1 + \tan^2\theta = \sec^2\theta\) and \(1 + \cot^2\theta = \operatorname{cosec}^2\theta\).

    LHS \(= \tan^2\theta (\sec^2\theta) \cot^2\theta (\operatorname{cosec}^2\theta)\)

  • Rearrange and use \(\tan\theta\cot\theta = 1\):

    LHS \(= (\tan^2\theta \cot^2\theta) (\sec^2\theta \operatorname{cosec}^2\theta)\)

    Since \(\tan^2\theta \cot^2\theta = (\tan\theta \cot\theta)^2 = 1^2 = 1\),

    LHS \(= (1) (\sec^2\theta \operatorname{cosec}^2\theta) = \sec^2\theta \operatorname{cosec}^2\theta\)

  • Conclusion for Identity I:

    The LHS equals the Right-Hand Side (RHS). Thus, Identity I is valid.

Verifying Trigonometric Identity II

We need to check if \(\frac{\tan\theta+\sin\theta}{\tan\theta-\sin\theta} = \cot^2\theta(\sec\theta+1)^2\) holds true for \(0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}\).

  • Simplify the Left-Hand Side (LHS):

    LHS \(= \frac{\tan\theta+\sin\theta}{\tan\theta-\sin\theta}\)

    Substitute \(\tan\theta = \frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}\): LHS \(= \frac{\frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}+\sin\theta}{\frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}-\sin\theta}\)

    Factor out \(\sin\theta\) (note \(\sin\theta \neq 0\) since \(0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}\)): LHS \(= \frac{\sin\theta(\frac{1}{\cos\theta}+1)}{\sin\theta(\frac{1}{\cos\theta}-1)} = \frac{\frac{1}{\cos\theta}+1}{\frac{1}{\cos\theta}-1}\)

    Substitute \(\sec\theta = \frac{1}{\cos\theta}\): LHS \(= \frac{\sec\theta+1}{\sec\theta-1}\)

    Multiply numerator and denominator by \((\sec\theta+1)\): LHS \(= \frac{(\sec\theta+1)(\sec\theta+1)}{(\sec\theta-1)(\sec\theta+1)} = \frac{(\sec\theta+1)^2}{\sec^2\theta-1}\)

    Use the identity \(\sec^2\theta - 1 = \tan^2\theta\): LHS \(= \frac{(\sec\theta+1)^2}{\tan^2\theta}\)

    Rewrite using \(\cot^2\theta = \frac{1}{\tan^2\theta}\): LHS \(= \cot^2\theta(\sec\theta+1)^2\)

  • Conclusion for Identity II:

    The simplified LHS equals the Right-Hand Side (RHS). Thus, Identity II is valid.

Overall Conclusion

Both Identity I and Identity II are valid trigonometric identities for the given range of \(\theta\). Therefore, the correct option is that both are true.

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