This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
In ESI progamme central, state, Govt. employee contribute to the fund. Employer's contribution is - 
Select and explain. 
A. 5.75%, B. 4.75%, C. 3.75%, D. 2.75%
B: 4.75%
Answer: B: 4.75% 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., 4.75% o The scheme is run by contribution by employees and employers and grants from central and state governments - i) Employers contribution --> 4.75% of total wages bills ii) Employee contribution --> 1.75% of total wages bills iii) The state government's share of expenditure on medical care is 'Is of total cost of medical care. iv) The ESI corporations share of expenditure on medical care is 1/ of total cost of medical care.