A', a revenue officer, having dominion over public money by virtue of his office and is either directed by law, or bound by a contract, express or implied, with the government, to pay into a certain treasury all the public money which he holds. 'A' dishonestly appropriates the money. Which one of the following offences has 'A' committed under Indian Penal Code?
A. Theft, section 378, Indian Penal Code
B. Criminal breach of trust, section 405 Indian Penal Code
C. Misappropriation of property, section 403, Indian Penal Code
D. Robbery, section 390, Indian Penal Code
Answer: Option B

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