The correct answer is: A. Maharashtra
Maharashtra won the best tableau prize in the 2018 Indian Republic Day parade. The tableau depicted the life and work of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The tableau was designed by the state government’s art and culture department and was led by artist Shrinivas Kulkarni.
The tableau was 45 feet long and 15 feet wide. It was made of wood, fiberglass, and metal. The tableau was decorated with flowers, leaves, and other natural elements. It also had a life-size statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The tableau was well-received by the audience. It was praised for its historical accuracy and its artistic beauty. The tableau also won the hearts of the judges, who awarded it the first prize.
The other options are incorrect.
- Option B, Assam, is incorrect because Assam did not win the best tableau prize in the 2018 Indian Republic Day parade.
- Option C, Kerala, is incorrect because Kerala did not win the best tableau prize in the 2018 Indian Republic Day parade.
- Option D, Punjab, is incorrect because Punjab did not win the best tableau prize in the 2018 Indian Republic Day parade.