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
What is the propoion of daily rate wages payable as periodic cash payment under sickness Benefit of ESI Act - 
Select and explain. 
A. 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
B: 7\/12 of the basic monthly wages
Answer: B: 7\/12 of the basic monthly wages 
Explanation: 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)