Explanation:

The Anglo-French struggle in India primarily manifested as the Carnatic Wars, which were a series of military conflicts in the mid-18th century. These wars were fought between the British East India Company and the French East India Company for control over the Carnatic region, which is located in the Southern part of India, specifically on the Coromandel Coast. Therefore, the struggle began in the Southern region. Options (A) Northern region, (C) Central region, and (D) Western region were not the primary theaters for the initial Anglo-French conflicts in India, making them incorrect choices.