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Post NameJunior Instructor (Cosmetology) - Industrial Training
Question Paper Code007/2026/OL
Category Code671/2023
Date of Test9 January 2026
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
Which is used to remove hangnails and dead skin cells around the cuticle?
Answer
B. Cutticle nipper
2
First stage of hair growth cycle?
Answer
B. Anagen
3
What treatment is used to increase elastin production?
Answer
C. High frequency
4
Method of destroying micro-organisms with the help of steam
Answer
B. Sterilisation
5
Medical term of white nail or milk spot
Answer
A. Leukonycha
6
______________ is not a characteristics of a beauty therapist.
Answer
D. Being a hurry
7
Which wax can be used to remove hair from arms and legs?
Answer
A. Soft waxing
8
Study of nail
Answer
A. Onychology
9
___________ is used to trim the excess cutticle.
Answer
B. Cutticle nipper
10
Contra - indications of pedicure i. Multiple warts ii. Rough skin iii. Fungal infection iv. Improving the appearance of feet.
Answer
A. i, ii and iii
11
Purpose of manicure i. Prevent hang nail formation ii. Discourage wrinkles of skin iii. Discourage foot ailments iv. Prevent nail damages
Answer
C. i, ii and iv
12
What are the limitations of threading? i. The effects of threading lasts for 1-2 weeks ii. Avoid threading on area with pimples or ache. iii. Quicker and safer than waxing. iv. On sensitive skin, there can be redness or rashes.
Answer
C. i, ii and iv
13
Which lotion is applied after threading?
Answer
B. Astrigent lotion
14
Which method of hair removal is cream or lotion?
Answer
A. Depilation
15
What is the purpose of sterilising tools?
Answer
B. Prevent contamination and infection
16
What are the advantages of bleaching? i. It gives instant result ii. Lightening the skin tone iii. Removing sun tan iv. Increase blood circulation
Answer
A. i, ii and iii
17
Difficulties of telephone communication i. Not seeing the other person ii. Noise in the back ground iii. Language problem iv. Listen for body language
Answer
A. ii, i, iii
18
Which wax is suitable for sensitive skin?
Answer
A. Fruit wax
19
Which method is temporarily straightens or curls hair?
Answer
Question Cancelled
20
Powder blush is suitable for
Answer
D. All the above
21
Outer most layer of the skin
Answer
A. Epidermis
22
What are the responsibilities of beauty therapist? i. Suggest a suitable service to client. ii. Organis the products and equipments. iii. Adequate ventilation and light iv. Clean skin after procedure.
Answer
D. i, iv and ii
23
What are the personal protective equipments related to beauty parlour? i. Apron ii, Gloves and head cover iii. Uniform iv. Shoes and mask
Answer
C. iv, i, ii
24
The electrical facial treatment is also called as
Answer
B. Cosmetic electrotherapy
25
Which fibre provide flexibility and resilience to the skin?
Answer
B. Elastin
26
Which cosmetic can be used to prevent wrinkles?
Answer
B. Moisturizer
27
Which chemical is used for gaseous sterilisation?
Answer
A. Ethylene oxide
28
What are the three types hair colours? i. Temporary hair colour ii. Permanent hair colour iii. Long lasting hair colour iv. Semi permanent hair colour
Answer
C. iv, i and ii
29
How to identify Dry skin? i. Tight and rough skin ii. Slowly losses elasticity iii. Fine pores iv. Sole of the feet develop cracks
Answer
C. iii, iv and i
30
What are the benefits of bleaching?
Answer
D. all the above
31
Rubber band test is related to
Answer
B. Hair smoothening
32
Which are primary colours?
Answer
C. Red, yellow, blue
33
The scientific study of the skin
Answer
C. Dermatology
34
Causes of Dandruff
Answer
A. Use of strong shampoos
35
Dermis is the ______________ layer of the skin.
Answer
B. Middle
36
Things to consider before cutting hair
Answer
D. Always shampoo the clients hair before cutting
37
Which of the following is a skin disorder?
Answer
C. Eczema
38
Hot and cold air with the help of a hand drayer is known as
Answer
A. Blow drying
39
___________ protects the skin from ultraviolet rays.
Answer
C. Melanin
40
When it becomes too oily the pores get blocked and oil comes out and dandruff results?
Answer
B. Sehorrhoea
41
What is the function of the sweat glands?
Answer
D. Regular body temperature
42
Which of the following is not included in hair structure?
Answer
A. Lunula
43
Epidermis has ___________ cells.
Answer
D. All of the above
44
How much hair grow in a month?
Answer
B. 1.27
45
Benefit of head massage
Answer
D. Reduces stress and anxiety
46
___________ is determining hair colour.
Answer
C. Melanin
47
Implement used in Blow drying
Answer
Question Cancelled
48
What skin type of a glycolic facial used for?
Answer
D. All skin types
49
Which of the following is a hair disorder?
Answer
B. Baldness
50
Which tool is best suited for deep cleansing?
Answer
C. Electric brush
51
Which protein is needed for hair growth?
Answer
A. Keratin
52
Desease caused by a lack of Vitamin A
Answer
D. Night blindness
53
Basic requirements for healthy hair
Answer
B. Drinking plenty of water to flush toxic agents out of the body
54
Disease causes by excess carbohydrates in the body
Answer
D. Heart disease
55
The pH of normal skin ranges from
Answer
C. 4.5 to 5.5
56
Benefits of facial massage
Answer
B. Improves and maintains skin elasticity
57
Which is the inner most layer of the skin?
Answer
A. Sub-dermis
58
Which cosmetic is used to hide dark patches on face?
Answer
B. Concealer
59
Name of Rajasthani saree style.
Answer
B. V pallu saree style
60
Use of primer in make-up
Answer
C. To fill little cracks and pores
61
Glitter Mehandi is also known as
Answer
C. Zardoshi Mehandi
62
pH value of normal skin
Answer
B. 5.5 to 5.8
63
Botanical term of mehandi
Answer
A. Lawsonia inermis
64
What is the T-zone area associated with combination skin?
Answer
C. Forehead, nose, chin
65
Which bindi design is best on square, long and heart shape faces?
Answer
B. Halfmoon style bindi
66
Which is the ideal face shape?
Answer
B. Oval shape
67
Which cosmetics can be used to prevent wrinkles?
Answer
B. Moisturizer
68
Knot test is related to
Answer
B. Hair smoothening
69
Which protein present in nail?
Answer
B. Keratin
70
Permanent hair removal method
Answer
A. Electrolysis
71
Who invented micellar water to remove make-up?
Answer
B. Persians
72
Which part of hair visible above the surface of the scalp?
Answer
B. Hair shaft
73
Which are the primary colours?
Answer
B. Red, Yellow, Blue
74
Main ingredient of shampoo
Answer
C. Sodium laureth sulfate
75
What is skin warming related to?
Answer
B. Facial steaming
76
Which cosmetic is used to highlight the cheek bones?
Answer
C. Rouge
77
Which is sun-shine vitamin?
Answer
D. Vitamin D
78
Technical term of dandruff
Answer
B. Pityriasis
79
Main ingredient in setting powder
Answer
B. Talc
80
Which of the following is called the resting period in the hair growth cycle?
Answer
B. Telogen
81
Botanical term of henna plant
Answer
B. Lawsonia inermis
82
Rajasthani saree style is also known as
Answer
B. V pallu saree style
83
Rubber band test is related to
Answer
D. Hair smoothening
84
What is the most widely used natural hair colour?
Answer
B. Henna
85
Which of the following are heat styling equipments?
Answer
D. All the above
86
Hair rebonding is also called as
Answer
B. Chemical straightening
87
Which type of blush is used to oily skin?
Answer
D. Powder blush
88
Benefits of global colouring
Answer
D. All the above
89
Common ingredient for chemical hair colouring i. Ammonia ii. Hydrogen peroxide iii. Hydrochloric acid iv. Paraphenylene diamine
Answer
D. i, iv and ii
90
How to protect hair when perming?
Answer
D. All the above
91
Back combing is used to
Answer
B. Add volume to a hair style
92
Contra indications of tattoo designing
Answer
D. All the above
93
What are the precautions after doing perming? i. Wait to wash 24-72 hours ii. Using moisturising shampoo and conditioner. iii. Avoid heat styling like ironing curling etc. iv. Perform keratin treatment
Answer
A. i, ii and iii
94
Which part of hair visible above the surface of the scalp?
Answer
B. Hair shaft
95
main ingredient of shampoo
Answer
D. Sodium laurenth sulfate
96
Colouring substance of hair
Answer
B. Melanin
97
Growth rate of finger nail
Answer
C. 3 mm/month
98
The electrical facial treatment is also called as
Answer
B. Cosmetic electro therapy
99
Which bindi design is best on square, long and heart shape faces??
Answer
B. Half moon style bindi
100
Skin tone is also called as
Answer
B. Under tone

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