CBSE Class 11 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Beauty and Wellness

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS (Subject Code - 807)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS XI (SESSION 2025-2026)

Max. Time:3 Hours Max. Marks: 60

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions very 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+8=24) questions, a candidate has to answer (6+11=17) questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
5. All the questions of a particular section must be attempt 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 given instructions.
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

Q. NO. QUESTIONS Source Unit/ Page no. Of
material Chapter the source
(NCERT/ No. material Marks
CBSE Study
Material)
Q.1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1x 4=4 marks)
Communicating with the help of body parts NCERT 1 12 1
is called?
i.
Ans: Body language

Define Team work. NCERT 2 50 1
ii. Ans: The ability of people to work
together.
Write the meaning of Networking Skills. NCERT 2 52 1
iii. Ans: Building connections with others to
help your career development.

Reeta uses a application software to create NCERT 3 64 1
document, Name?
iv.
Ans: Word Processor

Write the values of Entrepreneur. NCERT 4 1
v. Ans: 1. Risk Taking 72
2. Planning
Give any 2 examples of Green Projects by NCERT 5 99 1
the Government.
vi.
Ans. 1. Swachh Cooperative
2. DEEP Chulha Society
Q.2 Answer any 5 out of given 7 questions ( 1x5=5 marks )
Which segment includes skin, hair and nail CBSE Unit 1 8 1
i. care service?
Ans. Beauty center and hair salons
Name the method of killing the CBSE Unit 1 15 1
ii. microorganisms with the help of steam.
Ans. Autoclaving
Name the equipments which needs to be CBSE Unit 1 16 1
sterilised. (any 2)
iii.
Ans. Tweezers, pumice stones, metal
scrapper
What are the three important elements for CBSE Unit 1 22 1
iv. the fire to ignite?
Ans. Heat, oxygen, fuel
Name the things include in PPE. CBSE Unit 1 34 1
v. Ans. Apron, gloves, headcover, shoes,
mask
Name the last/lower layer of the CBSE Unit 2 46 1
vi. Epidermis.
Ans. Basal layer
Name the factor which makes the aging CBSE Unit 2 56 1
vii. process even worse.
Ans. Bone loss
Q.3 Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions (1x 6=6 marks)
Write any 3 major sub segments of beauty CBSE Unit 1 8 1
sector.
Ans. 1. Fitness
i.
2. Hair salons
3. Slimming
4. Rejuvenation
List the career paths under skincare CBSE Unit 1 9 1
services. (any 3)
Ans. 1. Aesthetician
ii.
2. Beauty manager
3. Beauty advisor
4. Skincare trainer

iii. What kind of services does beauty therapy CBSE Unit 1 10 1
includes? Name any 4
Ans. 1. Waxing
2. Threading
3. Manicure & Pedicure Makeup

State any 2 compliance and rules for the CBSE Unit 1 20 1
salon.
Ans. 1. A full list of employees should be
iv. kept
2. Client records should be up to date
3. Appropriate waste containers availability
What should be the first line of defense at CBSE Unit 1 24 1
v. the time of emergency?
Ans. Escaping
Which chemical can be found in nail CBSE Unit 1 27 1
polish?
vi. Ans. 1. Dibutyl phthalate
2. Toluene
Name the product which contains CBSE Unit 1 28 1
STYRENE.
vii. Ans. 1. Hair extension glue
2. Lace wig glue
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions ( 1x5=5 marks)
Q.4
On what basis are the types of fire CBSE Unit 1 21 1
distinguished?
i.
Ans. The classification is based on fuels
Which muscle is responsible for the CBSE Unit 2 47 1
goosebumps appearing on the skin in
ii. response to cold?
Ans. Arrector pili muscle
What are the things that can be used for CBSE Unit 2 52 1
deep cleansing?
iii.
Ans. Cleansing milk, cleansing lotion
iv. What delays the formation of wrinkles? CBSE Unit 2 53 1
Ans. Moisturisers
v. What kind of glow does normal skin has? CBSE Unit 2 54 1
Ans. Translucent
vi. What are the properties of cream masks? CBSE Unit 2 58 1
Ans. Emollient softening properties
Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions ( 1x5=5 marks)
Top of the skull is coverd by which CBSE Unit 2 64 1
i. muscles?
Ans. Epicranius or occipitofrontalis
ii. What triggers Class A fire? CBSE Unit 1 22 1
Ans. Wood, paper, cloth, trash and
plastic
iii. What is Physiology? CBSE Unit 2 45 1
Ans. It is the study of the function of the
body parts and the body as a whole.

What does NMF stands for? CBSE Unit 2 53 1
iv.
Ans. Normalizing moisturizing factor
Write two characteristics of oily skin. CBSE Unit 2 55 1
v. Ans. 1. Tendency to develop open pores
2. Less visible wrinkles
The area between nail plate and the CBSE Unit 3 89 1
vi. fingertip is known as?
Ans. Hyponychium
Q.6 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions ( 1x5=5 marks)
Skin warming is commonly known as? CBSE Unit 2 62 1
i.
Ans. Facial steaming/ steaming
List any 3 most common body movements. CBSE Unit 2 66 1
Ans. 1. Flexion
ii. 2. Adduction
3. Abduction
4. Supine
What is the name of colour pigment? CBSE Unit 2 68 1
iii.
Ans. Melanin
Define the term manicure. CBSE Unit 3 97 1
iv. Ans. A treatment to make hands and nails
look attractive
What is germinal matrix? CBSE Unit 3 126 1
v.
Ans. The root of the fingernail
Langerhans cells are also known as? CBSE Unit 2 46 1
vi.
Ans. Immune cells

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. NO. QUESTION Source Unit/ Page no. Marks
material chapter Of the
(NCERT/ No. source
CBSE Study material
material)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability skills in 20-30 words each (2x3=6marks)
Q.7 Write the types of interjections and NCERT 1 16 2
pronoun.
Ans: 1. Interjections reflect strong
emotions and exclamation mark is used
at the end. Ex. Wow!, Oh!
2. Pronoun are used at the place of
noun. Ex. I, They, He, You
Q.8 List the qualities of a good leader. NCERT 2 50 2
Ans: A good leader should have the
following qualities:
1. Cooperation
2. Determination
3. Honest
4. Confidant
Q.9 How to insert page number in a NCERT 3 85 2
document?
Ans: 1. Click Insert in menu and click
on Field.
2. Then Click Page Number in drop
down.
3. Now insert page number as per need.
Q.10 Priya has started a new business in IT NCERT 4 92 2
industry. Suggest her how customer
feedback is imporatant for the success
of her business.
Ans: 1. Helps to measure customer
satisfaction.
2. Collecting customer feedback shows
you value their opinion.
3. Create stronger relations with them.
4. They feel more attached.
Q.11 How forestry is helpful to control NCERT 4 98 2
imbalance of environment?
Ans: By using four principles like
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recreate.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20-30 words each (2x3=6 marks)
Q.12 Shortly elaborate the needs of face/skin CBSE 2 57 2
masks.
Ans. They are like a treat for the skin as
they penetrate deep in layers of the skin
where a moisturizer fails to reach. They
rejuvenate the skin by moisturising,
detoxifying and replenishing effects.
Different types of masks are used for
the different type of skins.

Q.13 What are the risks at the work place? CBSE 1 31 2
Ans. Tripping over the wires/leads on
the floor and falling.
 Electric shock
 Infection from unsterilised tools
 Burns from heating rods and hot
water
Q.14 Briefly explain the parlour hygiene. CBSE 1 32 2
Ans. 1.Use an antibacterial soap to
clean the hands.
2. Use clean sheets for covering the
surfaces.
3. Tools and instruments should be
disinfected before and after every use.
4. Make sure nothing spills or drops on
the floor if does than mop immediately.
Q.15 Epidermis has three main types of cell. CBSE 2 45 2
Write their name.
Ans.
 Keratinocytes
 Melanocytes
 Langerhans cells
Q.16 Define Dermis. CBSE 2 48 2
Ans. It is middle layers of the skin. It is
a fibrous connective tissue or
supportive layer of the skin. Hair
follicles and sweat glands are also
present in this layer.
Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions in 30-50 words each (3x2=6 marks)
Q.17 Write a short note on skin care CBSE 2 52 3
techniques.
Ans. Three important techniques of the
skin care are:
1. Cleansing: It is performed to remove
all the impurities accumulated in the
pores. Cleansing milk can be used for
the deep cleansing.
2. Application of toner and skin
fresheners: Traces of the grease on the
skin are removed with the help of
toners. Toner and freshener are used as
finishing agents for cleansing.
3. Moisturizer: These are used to keep
the skin soft and supple. They helps in
delaying the wrinkle formation as well.

Q.18 Describe the stages of the cycle of hair. CBSE 4 133 3
Ans. 1. Anagen: The hair follicle is
active and the hair is growing
continuously.
2. Catagen: During this cycle hair
follicle undergoes a period of change
and do not grow. This phase lasts for 2
weeks.
3. Telogen: This is the period of rest for
hair follicles. This stage lasts for 3-4
months.
4. Exogen: After the resting period,
follicle begin to lenghthen.
Q.19 Write a short note on sterilisation and CBSE 1 15 3
disinfection methods.
Ans. High standards of cleanliness and
hygiene are utterly important in the
work area. Cleaning just removes the
dirt and dust. It is done before
sterilisation and disinfection.
Disinfection which kills bacteria, virus,
and fungi.
Sterilisation destroys all the
microorganisms and is accomplished
using an autoclave. Only the tools
madeup of metal can be autoclave.
Sanitising also destroys germs
completely. It is done by using heat and
chemical.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50-80 words each (4x3=12 marks)
Q.20 How to perform skin analysis? CBSE 2 52 4
Ans. 1. Protect the eyes from the
magnifying lamp using eye pads.
2. Using the magnifying lamp, study
the skin of the face and neck.
3. Slightly stretch small section of the
skin using middle and index fingers.
4. Observe skin texture and size of
pores and other problems/ details using
the magnifying glass.
Q.21 Explain the after care advices for the CBSE 3 121 4
manicured hands.
Ans. 1. Wear protective gloves while
doing household work like dishes.
2. Dry hands properly after washing
them.
3. Hand cream should be used regularly
to keep the skin soft and protected.
4. To prevent staining use base coat
before any nailpolish.
5. Use acetone free nail polish remover.
6. Avoid metal files to file the nail as

they destroy the nails.
7. Use cuticle cream/oil daily to
moisturise the dry cuticles.
Q.22 Elaborate the different type of facial CBSE 4 139 4
hair removal procedures.
Ans. 1. Wet shaving: Razor blade is
used o remove the hair lathered with
shaving gel. Painless, inexpensive, and
exfoliation effect
2. Electric/ dry shaving: Done by
electric razor which is glided over the
skin. Expensive and needs to be
charged from time to time, less messy
and can be done anywhere and anytime
3. Epilator: Like electric razor but they
don’t cut the hair rather pull them out
of the follicles under the skin, long
lasting results, hairs grow back are
finer, bit expensive, take time to pull
hairs
4. Laser: Hair follicles are targeted by
the laser that passes a pulsating light
beam through the skin. It’s not a
permanent solution and leads only to
hair reduction, professionals treatments
can be painful but specialists may apply
a topical anesthetic
Q.23 Briefly describe the services which are CBSE 1 11 4
provided by the beauty therapists.
Ans. 1. Manicure & Pedicure:
Treatment for grooming one’s hand and
feet, manicure is the treatment for
improving the appearance of hand and
nails, this is a treatment leads to nail
growth, pushed back cuticles,
preventing minor skin
conditions. Whereas, pedicure helps in
improving the appearance of the feet
and toenails. Removes dead skin cells
using pimice stone, massage,
exfoliation

2. Threading: A technique of hair
removal by using a cotton thread. Pulls
out the hair be twisting motion which
traps the hair and take it out

3. Waxing: Hair removal technique by
using hot/cold wax, it is of two types-
strip waxing and stripless waxing

4. Bleach: Bleaching agents which
helps to lighten he tone of the skin,

generally used to lighten the facial hairs

5: Face clean up: Done for unclogging
the skin pores and let the skin breathe.
Slough off dead skin cells and clean the
deep-seated dirt from the skin; skin is
cleansed, exfoliation and moisturized

6. Make up: Process of applying
cosmetics to enhance or alter the
appearance, uses lipsticks, eye liner,
eye shadow, kohl, lip balm, concealer,
foundation, mascara, etc.

7. Hairdo: Way in which hair is styled.
Hairstyle is achieved in certain way by
using combs, blow dryer, few
cosmetics, etc.
Q.24 Threading techniques to suit male CBSE 4 153 4
clients. Explain
Ans. 1. Shaping the beard: done by
trimming the excess or long hair and
defining the edge of the beard. Electric
razors, scissors or epilators can be used
for the same, threading and hot wax can
be used to remove random and stray
hairs
2. Nose hair removal: difficult using
scissor or a razor but waxing is a
convenient and effective method, small
amount of wax is put at the opening
with the help of a stick, allowed to cool
and harden and then pulled taking
along the nose hair.
3. ear hair removal: hard wax is put on
the are and allowed to cool and harden
the pulled off. Difficult to use razor and
trimmer as ear hair are fine and there is
no flat surface to shave.

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