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
Female health worker- 
Select and explain. 
A. Covers 5000 population, B. Covers 10000 population, C. Covers 100 population, D. None
A: Covers 5000 population
Answer: A: Covers 5000 population 
Explanation: Under the multi purpose worker scheme,one health worker female and one health worker male are posted at each sub-center and are expected to cover a population of 5000 (3000 in tribal and hilly areas). However ,health worker female limits her activities among 350-500 families (refer pgno:908 park 23rd edition)