This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
[{'content': 'What is the propoion of daily rate wages payable as periodic cash payment under sickness Benefit of ESI Act - \nSelect and explain. \nA. 5-12 of the average monthly wages, B. 7\\/12 of the basic monthly wages, C. 8\\/12 of the average daily wages, D. 10\\/12 of the average daily wages', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Under sickness benefit of ESI the benefit is payable for a maximum period of 91 days, in any continous period of 365 days, the Daily rate being about 50% of average daily wage . (REF. PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 757)', 'role': 'assistant'}]