This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health care of community & international health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Population covered by a PHC in hilly region is - 
Select and explain. 
A. 20,000, B. 30,000, C. 40,000, D. 25,000
A: 20,000
Answer: A: 20,000 
Explanation: The Bhore Committee aimed at having a health center to serve a population of 10,000 to 20,000 with 6 medical officers,6 public nurses and other suppoing staff.But in view of limited resources Bhore Committees recommendations could not be fully implemented even after a lapse of 60 years (refer pgno:904 park 23rd edition)