This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
ESI act was made in - 
Select and explain. 
A. 1946, B. 1948, C. 1952, D. 1954
B: 1948
Answer: B: 1948 
Explanation: - the ESI act passed in 1948 is an impoant measure of social security and health insurance in the country. - it provides for ceain cash and medical benefits to industrial employees in case of sickness, maternity and employment injury. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no: 815 <\p>