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
A village health guide is selected by 
Select and explain. 
A. Panchayat, B. Zilla parishad, C. Block Development Officer, D. Medical Officer in-charge
A: Panchayat
Answer: A: Panchayat 
Explanation: Health guides come from and are chosen by the community they work.They should be permanent residents of local community, have formal education up to 6th standard, acceptable to all sections, spend 2-3 hrs for community health work.Park 23e pg: 902