TOP 10 MCQ
1. Lauryl amino propionic acid in shampoo is used as (GPAT-2015)
(a) Clarifier
(b) Conditioner
(c) pH adjustment
(d) Detergent
2. Thioglycolic acid-like compounds have applications in following type of cosmetic formulations (GPAT-2010)
(a) Depilatory preparations
(b) Epilatory preparations
(c) Vanishing creams
(d) Skin tan preparations
3. In cosmetic preparations, an oxidant used in an aqueous system is
(a) Sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate
(b) α-Tocopherol
(c) Methyl paraben
(d) Phenol
4. Depilatories are substances which
(a) Removes hair without removing skin
(b) Moisturizes the skin
(c) Imparts colour to the hair
(d) Are used to gels held the hair in the positions
5. The most frequently used surfactant in shampoo are
(a) Anionic
(b) Cationic
(c) Non-ionic
(d) All of these
6. The purpose of conditioning agent on shampoo is
(a) To bring moisture to nail
(b) To bring moisture to hair
(c) To bring moisture to skin
(d) To bring gloss to hair
7. Cetyl alcohol is used as in shampoos
(a) Viscolizer
(b) Sequestrant
(c) Clarifying agent
(d) Opacifier
8. What often causes excessive thinning of the hair
(a) Iron deficiency
(b) Thyroid imbalance
(c) Hereditary factors
(d) All of these
9. What is another name for dandruff
(a) Scurvy
(b) Scurf
(c) Eczema
(d) Psoriasis
10. What is alopecia areata
(a) A scalp condition similar to eczema
(b) Hair loss
(c) A brand of shampoo
(d) Split ends
ANSWER KEY
| 1-d | 2-c | 3-b | 4-c | 5-a | 6-a | 7-b | 8-b | 9-d | 10-c |
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