The correct answer is: C. Maharashtra
Maharashtra won the 61st National School Athletics Championship in 2016. The championship was held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from 25 to 29 December 2016. Maharashtra won the overall championship with 132 points, followed by Tamil Nadu with 122 points and Kerala with 112 points.
Punjab finished fourth with 96 points, while Karnataka finished fifth with 86 points. Haryana finished sixth with 82 points, while Uttar Pradesh finished seventh with 78 points. West Bengal finished eighth with 76 points, while Andhra Pradesh finished ninth with 74 points. Bihar finished tenth with 72 points.
The 61st National School Athletics Championship was a major sporting event that saw the participation of over 3,000 athletes from all over India. The event was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The championship was organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
The championship was a great success and saw some excellent performances from the athletes. The event was also a great opportunity for the athletes to showcase their talent and compete against the best in the country. The championship was a great success and will be remembered for many years to come.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Punjab finished fourth in the 61st National School Athletics Championship in 2016.
- Option B: Kerala finished third in the 61st National School Athletics Championship in 2016.
- Option C: Maharashtra won the 61st National School Athletics Championship in 2016.
- Option D: Tamil Nadu finished second in the 61st National School Athletics Championship in 2016.