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
Duration of maternal benefit under ESI acts is 
Select and explain. 
A. 4 wks, B. 8 wks, C. 12 wks, D. 24 wks
C: 12 wks
Answer: C: 12 wks 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., 12 wks Maternity benefit For confinement, the duration of benefit is 12 weeks. o For miscarriage it is 6 weeks. o For sickness arising out of confinement it is 30 days. o The benefit is allowed at about full wages.