Under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act 1948, what is the minimum number of days of contribution required in a contribution period to qualify for sickness benefit?
- A 30 days
- B 60 days
- C 78 days ✓
- D 120 days
Correct answer: C. 78 days
Explanation
Under the ESI Act 1948, an insured person must have contributed for at least 78 days in the corresponding contribution period to be eligible for sickness benefit. This is a specific statutory requirement. The distractor of 60 days is commonly chosen but incorrect. Sickness benefit is payable at 70% of average daily wages for up to 91 days in any two consecutive benefit periods.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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