To qualify for sickness benefit under the ESI Act 1948, an insured person must have paid contributions for a minimum of how many days in the relevant contribution period?
- A 156 days
- B 78 days ✓
- C 52 days
- D 39 days
Correct answer: B. 78 days
Explanation
Sickness benefit requires payment of contributions for at least 78 days during the corresponding contribution period, which spans roughly six months preceding the benefit period. Disablement benefits do not carry any minimum contribution condition, which is precisely why a worker injured on the very first day of insurable employment still receives full disablement benefit, ruling out any contribution-based answer for employment injury claims.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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