This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: NEET Jan 2020, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Under extended sickness benefit of ESI act, Tuberculosis benefit is given for duration of: 
Select and explain. 
A. 6 months, B. 1 year, C. 2 years, D. 4 years
C: 2 years
Answer: C: 2 years 
Explanation: A person diagnosed with tuberculosis is entitled to extended sickness benefit for 2 years along with 80% wages. This benefit is given to the insured person that has been in continuous employment for 2 years. The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 Ministry- Union ministry of Labour Chair person- Union minister of Labour Contribution- Employer - 3.25% of wages Employee - 0.75% of wages For people with income < 21,000 per month