________ हे पहिले मराठी वृत्तपत्र आहे.

The correct answer is Option D (Darpan).

Key Points:
• The history of Marathi journalism began in the early 19th century.
• 'Darpan' was the very first Marathi newspaper, started on 6 January 1832 by Balshastri Jambhekar.
• Balshastri Jambhekar is therefore known as the 'Father of Marathi Journalism', and January 6 is celebrated as 'Journalist Day' (Patrakar Din) in Maharashtra.
• Kesari (Marathi) and Maratha (English) were started later in 1881 by Lokmanya Tilak and Agarkar. Sudharak was started by Agarkar in 1888.
• Key Takeaway: Darpan, started in 1832 by Balshastri Jambhekar, is the first Marathi newspaper.