English Tense Tense Question #2959 (CAT-I)

Identify the correct description of a past observation:

A I saw two robbers who prowled near the well.
B I saw two robbers who are prowling near the well.
C I saw two robbers who were prowling near the well.
D I see two robbers who were prowling near the well.
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option C
Option C is the correct answer according to official curriculum guidelines.