Which one of the following correctly distinguishes theft from extortion

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Which one of the following correctly distinguishes theft from extortion?

A. In theft movable property must be dishonestly taken whereas in extortion there is delivery of the thing extorted

B. In extortion there must be dishonest intention whereas in theft the same is not necessary

C. Theft requires dishonest intention whereas extortion requires fraudulent intention

D. Theft is as offence against movable property whereas extortion is an offence against immovable property

Answer: Option A

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