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
NRHM (National Rural Health Mission) is achieved through creation of 
Select and explain. 
A. Community health worker, B. Village health guide, C. Accredited social health activist, D. Community health assistants
C: Accredited social health activist
Answer: C: Accredited social health activist 
Explanation: C. i.e. (Accredited social health activist) (364- 365 - Park 19th)* NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH MISSION (NRHM) - launched on 5th april 2005for a period of 7 years (2005-2012) The mission seeks to improve rural health care delivery system.Plan of action to strengthen infrastructure1. Creation of a cadre of Accredited social health activist (ASHA)**2. Strengthenng sub centres, PHC, CHCASHA1. Must be the resident of the village - women (25- 45 years) with formal education upto eighth class2. One ASHA for 1000 population3. The target is to select and train at least 40% of ASHA in the first year* Under the RCH programme a community health centre should be equipped to function as a first Referral Unit (FRU)**