This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Healthcare of the Community & International Health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Multipurpose worker covers a population - 
Select and explain. 
A. 1000, B. 3000, C. 5000, D. 10000
C: 5000
Answer: C: 5000 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., 5000 * One male health worker (multipurpose worker) covers a population of -# 5000 in plains# 3000 in hilly / tribal / backward areas