CBSE Class 9 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Beauty and Wellness

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS (SUBJECT CODE - 407)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS - IX (SESSION 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 24 questions in two sections – Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (6 + 18 =) 24 questions, a candidate has to answer (6 + 11 =) 17 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section has 06 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section contains 18 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 11 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material Unit/ Page no.
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ CBSE Chap. of source Marks
Study Material) No. material
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
Find out the pollutant that cannot
i. decompose? NCERT 2 18 1
Ans: Non-bio-degenerated.
Write the name of effective
ii. communication. NCERT 1 2 1
Ans: Influence.
Write the meaning of sentence in
communication.
iii. NCERT 1 8 1
Ans: A group of words that communicate a
complete thought.
What do you understand by phonetics?
iv. Ans: It is the study of the sound at the time NCERT 1 13 1
of speaking.
Neat and clean appearance is associated
v. with the term known as NCERT 2 16 1
Ans: Grooming
Find the meaning of three Ps in
vi. communication. NCERT 1 4 1
Ans: Prepare, practice and perform.
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
Mention the name of false hair used in hair
i. do ? CBSE 3 91 1
Ans: Hair Extension.

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Find the meaning of Enterprise?
ii. Ans: It is a project with unique idea, CBSE 1 6 1
introduced for the first time in the market.
Name any two types of henna
iii. CBSE 3 73 1
Ans: Wooden block and sparkle.
Write the name of oil gland which secrete
iv. oily to keep hair and scalp oily and shiny? CBSE 3 81 1
Ans: Sebaceous gland.
Name the type of roll/ bun made at the
v. neck to get fluffy look in hair styling ? CBSE 3 87 1
Ans: Chignon
Name any two qualities of wage
vi. employment. CBSE 1 5 1
Ans: 1 .Gets fixed salary and No risk.
Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 6 = 6 marks)
i. Write the purpose of henna
Ans: It is an art of decorating the hands
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and feet using a natural plant dye that
colors the skin.
ii. Write the purpose of clean-up treatment
for the facial skin and allowing to breathe. CBSE 1 11 1
Ans: Unclogging
iii. Find out the purpose of foot cream?
CBSE 3 68 1
Ans: To moisturize
iv. Write the importance of skin analysis
Ans: A beauty therapist should collect
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sufficient knowledge before suggesting any
beauty treatment to a client.
v. Name the white spots on the nail.
CBSE 2 54 1
Ans: Tineauguium
vi. Define Telogen phase in hair growth cycle
Ans: It is resting phase ,where the hair no
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longer grows but is attached to its hair
follicle.
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Mention the type of cream is used to
correct the brittle nails and dry cuticles CBSE 1 56 1
Ans: Cuticle cream
ii. Write the purpose of hoof stick?
Ans. It is made of plastic/ wooden to push CBSE 1 53 1
back cuticles.
iii. Find out hair removal treatment which is
quicker and safer CBSE 1 10 1
Ans: Threading
iv. What do you understand by hemophilia?
Ans: It is a rare bleeding disorder, in which CBSE 2 53 1
blood does not clot normally.
v. Name the protein of the nail
CBSE 2 47 1
Ans: Keratin
vi. Write the products which adds to the
desired expression and looks CBSE 1 11 1
Ans: Cosmetics for make up
Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

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i. Find out the method by which a beauty
therapist will take care of the client’s safety
in a salon?
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Ans: Identifying hazards and evaluating
risks at a workplace and health and safety
laws
ii. Define tendon
Ans: It is the tissue where a muscle CBSE 2 44 1
attaches to the bone
iii. Find the meaning of paronychia
Ans : An infection of the tissue folds CBSE 2 55 1
around the nails.
iv. Define patch test in Heena?
Ans: Apply a small dot of henna paste on
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client’ hand before application is called
patch test.
v. Write the product to be used to prevent
nail getting stained after removal of old nail
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polish?
Ans: Base coat
vi.
Name the mehndi with blend of glitter
tattoos CBSE 2 73 1
Ans: Sparkle mehndi

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material Unit/ Page no.
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/ PSSCIVE/ CBSE Chap. of source Marks
Study Material) No. material

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6
marks)

Write the types of Communication.
Ans: 1. Verbal
Q. 6 NCERT 1 13 2
2. Non- Verbal
3. Visual

Mention the qualities of self-confident
people.

Ans: 1. Hard working
Q. 7 NCERT 2 39 2
2. Positive Attitude

3. Self-belief

4. Commitment
Write the two types of ICT and its uses.
Q. 8 Ans: 1. Digital technology- In this binary NCERT 3 56 2
(0,1) format is used and in this format all
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information is stored in the form of 0,1.

2. Analog technology- In this information
are present in the form of electric signals.

List the characteristics of Entrepreneurship.

Ans: 1. Ability to take up risks.

Q. 9 2. Believe in hard work and discipline. NCERT 4 60 2

3. Adaptable and flexible to achieve goals.

4. Effective planning and their execution.

Name the important sectors and green
skills.

Ans: 1. Agriculture- Solar pumps and poly
house technician.

Q. 10 2. Construction- Green builders, Green NCERT 5 89 2
designer, Green workers.

3. Horticulture- Organic fruit and vegetable
experts.

4. Forestry- Reforestation and soil experts.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)

List the various hair accessories are used to
make a stylish hair style.
Q. 11 CBSE 3 89 2
Ans: False hair, hair pins, tiara, head band
,gajra, beads, flowers etc.

List out the important documents which
contain in a record card.

Ans: The record card should be referred to
client name and address and details are as
follow:
Q. 12 CBSE 1 17 2
1. Past treatments taken by a client.
2. Treatment the client has booked for
3. History of the client about the
products to be used on her skin type
,and if she is allergic to any product.
Describe the factor of head shape is
important while choosing an effective hair
Q. 13 style. CBSE 3 78 2

Ans: An effective hair styling can change

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the appearance of client by adjusting few
points:

1. Hair should be slightly longer in case
of flat crown.
2. Side parting on narrow head gives the
appearance of broader head.
3. Center parting on broad head gives
narrow look.

State the parts of hair shaft.

Ans: Hair shaft is the visible part of hair on
the scalp surface. It has three parts:
Q. 14 CBSE 3 81 2
1.Cuticle

2.Cortex

3. Medulla

Find the squoval type of nail shape.

Ans: It is a combination of square and oval
Q. 15 and also called conservative square. It has CBSE 2 61 2
the length of a square nail, but soften
edges of an oval and suits all nail types.

Write the benefits of manicure.

Ans: 1. Soften the hands

2. Improves the blood circulation
Q. 16 CBSE 1 9 2
3. Helps in relaxing

4. Improves the appearance of hands and
nails.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)

Describe the importance of Personal
protective equipment in a salon work area.

Ans: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
for the safety of the salon staff as it
protects their clothes from stains and
Q. 17 getting soiled .It also protect staff from CBSE 1 38 4
various chemicals, which might cause
injuries or infection. It includes the
following:

Apron: It protects the clothes from stains
and reduces the risk of injury.

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Gloves: It protects hands from getting
contaminated and catching infections.

Head cover: It prevents the hair from
getting contaminated and catching
infections.

Shoes: It protects a worker’s feet from
spills or broken things.

Mask: It prevents cross- infection and
inhalation of chemical fumes and gasses.

Describe the responsibilities of an assistant
beauty therapist.

Ans: 1. Suggest suitable service plans to
meet the needs of the clients.

2. Ask relevant questions to a client to
identify contra-indications to skin and
make up products, if any.
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3. Inform the client of the emergency
procedures, if required.

4. Estimate the approximate time that will
be taken to complete a procedure and
inform the customer of the same

5. Sanitize your hands prior to the
commencement of a service.

Explain the different types of fire
extinguishers.

Ans: There are three important elements
that can cause fire- heat, oxygen, fuel. Fire
extinguishers work by eliminating one or
two of these elements. They are the
following:

1. Water and foam: water works by
Q. 19 eliminating the heat element. It is CBSE 1 24 4
better to use water only for wood,
paper, cloth, trash, and plastics. Foam
can be used for wood, paper, cloth,
trash, and plastics, oils, gasoline,
paraffin, petroleum paint and gases
2. Carbon dioxide: It works by
eliminating two components, cutting
off the oxygen supply and heat by
cold discharge.

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3. Dry chemicals: It is effective in case of
wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics,
oils, gasoline, paraffin, petroleum
paint, gases and electric equipments
(motor, transformers, and other
electrical appliances). It creates a
barrier between oxygen and fuel, and
hence, puts off the fire.
4. Wet chemicals: They work in case of
kitchen fires, ignited by cooking oils,
greases, animal and vegetable fat, etc.

Identify different types of combs used for
the hairstyle.

Ans: Combs are used to style hairs in
different manner. Combs are classified on
the basis of their different shapes and sizes
are as follows:

1: Flat back brush: It is used while root
lifting if the hair is short.

2: Tail or teaser comb: It is used for
sectioning the hair. The teeth of this comb
are tightly spaced and the comb has a long.
Q. 20 3: Radial brush: It is most suitable for CBSE 3 93 4
inducing curls, root lift and volume in all
hair lengths.

4: Vent brush: It is a light weight brush with
small spaces that allow the heat from the
dryer to flow into the hair.

5: Dressing comb: Its teeth are medium
spaced and it is used for styling and
finishing blow dry.

6: Wide toothed or rake comb: The teeth of
such a comb are widely spaced and used for
untangling wet or dry hair.

Explain major sub –segments in the beauty
and wellness sector

Ans: The beauty and wellness sector has
Q. 21 several sub-segments. The major sub- CBSE 1 4 4
segments are the following

1.Beauty centers or salons: Beauty salons
provides skin, hair, nail care and other

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related therapies to improve the overall
look of a person.

2. Hair salon: These are specialized salons,
which provide services like haircut, hair
styling, shampooing, hair coloring, and
scalp treatment.

3. Fitness and slimming: It includes service
providers in the fields of physical exercises,
yoga, aerobics and weight loss and
slimming.

4. Rejuvenation centers: This includes the
core spa industry services, such as spa
operations, spa education, and spa
products. The aim of this sector is to
provide the relaxing the body and mind.

5. Alternate therapy centers: It includes
natural healing methods like crystal
healing, cupping and vibration therapy.

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