The first Kannada newspaper ‘Mangalooru Samachara’ was started in:

The correct answer is C. Mangalore.

Mangalooru Samachara was the first Kannada newspaper. It was started in Mangalore in 1843 by P. Chennappa Nayak. The newspaper was published weekly and was written in the Kannada language. It was a major source of news and information for the people of Mangalore and surrounding areas. The newspaper was also a forum for the expression of political and social views. It played an important role in the development of Kannada language and culture.

The other options are incorrect. Mysore is the capital of Karnataka. Bangalore is the largest city in Karnataka. Belgaum is a city in the northern part of Karnataka.