This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Allied Health Sciences, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
A Sub-centre in a hilly area caters to a population of 
Select and explain. 
A. 1000, B. 2000, C. 3000, D. 5000
C: 3000
Answer: C: 3000 
Explanation: Population norms for health centres in india: Primary health care system ICDS system Centre Sub- centre PHC CHC Anganwadi Level of care Primary Primary Secondary - Population norm Plains Hilly/tribal areas 5000 3000 30,000 20,000 1,20,000 80,000 400-800 300-800