This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health programmes in India, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
True about ASHA ( accredited social health activist) is 
Select and explain. 
A. Mental health worker, B. Involved in minimum need program, C. Deployed 1\/1000 population, D. To replace Anganwadi worker in ICDS program
C: Deployed 1\/1000 population
Answer: C: Deployed 1\/1000 population 
Explanation: ASHA is a cadre created under National Rural Health Mission. ASHA must be a resident of village Women in age group 25 -45 years with formal education upto eighth class, having communication skills and leadership qualities. The general norm of selection is one ASHA per 1000 population. Ref: Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine.K Park. Edition 23.Pg no: 449