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
Under the ESI act, maternity benefit is allowed for how many days in case of a miscarriage: 
Select and explain. 
A. 2 weeks, B. 4 weeks, C. 6 weeks, D. 8 weeks
C: 6 weeks
Answer: C: 6 weeks 
Explanation: Under the ESI act, an insured woman is entitled to maternity benefit for 12 weeks in case of confinement, 6 weeks for miscarriage, 30 days for sickness arising out of confinement. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 758. Chapter: Occupational health.