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 progam (Tie 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: Finance of ESI scheme 

The scheme is run by contribution by employees and employers and grants from central and state governments -


Employers contribution → 4.75% of total wages bills
Employee contribution → 1.75% of total wages bills
The state government's share of expenditure on medical care is 1/8 of total cost of medical care.
The ESI corporations share of expenditure on medical care is 7/8 of total cost of medical care. Note - Employees getting daily wages of below Rs 50 are exempted from payment contribution.