Who among the following is Telangana’s first Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Padmaja Reddy.
Padmaja Reddy is a Kuchipudi dancer from Telangana. She is the first dancer from Telangana to win the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest award given by the Indian government to practicing artists. She was awarded the award in 2014 for her contributions to Kuchipudi dance.
Yamini Reddy, Deepa Sashindran, and Shantala Shivalingappa are all accomplished Kuchipudi dancers from different parts of India.