The highest civilian honor in Maharashtra is the:

Maharashtra Bhushan
Bharat Ratna
Padma Vibhushan
Dadasaheb Phalke Award

The correct answer is Maharashtra Bhushan.

The Maharashtra Bhushan is the highest civilian award in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was instituted in 1991 by the Government of Maharashtra to recognize outstanding contributions in various fields, including literature, art, music, dance, theatre, cinema, social work, education, medicine, science, engineering, and public service.

The award is given annually to a maximum of three recipients. The award consists of a citation, a cash prize, and a shawl.

The award is named after the Maratha warrior king Shivaji Maharaj, who is also known as the “Father of Modern Maharashtra”.

The following are the other options in the question:

  • Bharat Ratna: The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India. It is awarded by the President of India to citizens of India in recognition of exceptional service to the nation.
  • Padma Vibhushan: The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India. It is awarded by the President of India to citizens of India in recognition of exceptional and distinguished service in any field.
  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest Indian film award given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, who is considered to be the father of Indian cinema.