In which state is the Maski inscription located at present?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Karnataka.
 The Maski inscription is an important historical monument located in the Raichur district of Karnataka.
 It lies on the bank of the Maski river which is a tributary of the Tungabhadra.
 It is a minor rock edict of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, dating back to the 3rd century BCE.
 The inscription is written in Prakrit language and is significant for its references to social and moral values promoted by Ashoka's reign.
 It was the first edict wherein the Emperor was referred to by his name i.e Ashoka apart from his epithets such as Devanam Piya and Piyadasi.