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X 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. X dishonestly appropriates the money. Which one of the following offences has X committed under IPC?

A)  Criminal Breach of Trust, under Section 405 IPC

B)  Theft, under Section 378 IPC

C)  Misappropriation of Property, under Section 403 IPC

D)  Cheating, under Section 415 IPC