Which term describes the military tactic of surrounding a fortified place to compel surrender?

• A. Deport
• B. Strategic Position
• C. Pontiac
• D. Siege

Answer: (D)

Siege is a military tactic in which attackers surround a fortified place and block off access to supplies and reinforcements, with the aim of forcing the defenders to surrender. By cutting off food, water, and escape routes, the defenders become unable to hold out, often leading to surrender or negotiated terms. Sometimes bombardment or siege engines are used to breach the walls, but the core idea is surrounding and isolating the fortification.

That approach matches exactly what the question describes. The other terms don’t fit: deport means moving people from a place, not attacking a fort; strategic position refers to a favorable location or plan rather than the act itself; Pontiac is the name of a historical leader, not a tactic. So the best answer is siege.