Important Battles question: Which Company officer became famous for defending Arcot in 1751 during the Second Carnatic War?

The source-backed, question-specific record explains: Robert Clive seized Arcot and then defended it against a prolonged siege in 1751. The episode strengthened the Company’s political and military standing in the Carnatic, but it should be called the siege or defence of Arcot rather than a single decisive battle that instantly established complete control. This evidence establishes the historical relationship required in this Important Battles item. Option A gives Robert Clive and satisfies every condition stated in the question. The remaining choices—Hector Munro, Eyre Coote and Arthur Wellesley—do not satisfy the complete requirement. Depending on the stem, a distractor may name a real commander but attach the wrong title, use a related event involving another power, reverse a correct association, or present a correct statement when the question specifically asks for the incorrect match. Replaying that method for this Important Battles question confirms Robert Clive without relying on option position. This approach builds accurate historical knowledge and careful option elimination for SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, State and other competitive examinations.