The correct answer is C. Kerala.
Kerala won the Santosh Trophy in 2016 by defeating West Bengal 2-1 in the final. The match was played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 2 February 2016.
Kerala took the lead in the 23rd minute through a goal from Mohammed Rafi. West Bengal equalized in the 38th minute through a goal from Lalrindika Ralte. Kerala scored the winning goal in the 88th minute through a goal from Jesin TK.
This was Kerala’s seventh Santosh Trophy title. They had previously won the title in 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1992, and 1996.
Option A: Services
Services are a team of football players who represent the Indian Armed Forces. They have won the Santosh Trophy a record 12 times. However, they did not win the tournament in 2016.
Option B: Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state in western India. They have won the Santosh Trophy six times. However, they did not win the tournament in 2016.
Option D: West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in eastern India. They have won the Santosh Trophy eight times. However, they did not win the tournament in 2016.