[Solved] Which statement correctly distinguishes theft from extortion?

Q.	Which statement correctly distinguishes theft from extortion?
A.	In theft, there is dishonest intention whereas in extortion it is not there
B.	In extortion, there is dishonest intention whereas in theft it is not there
C.	In theft, there is dishonest intention whereas in extortion it is fraudulent intention.
D.	In theft, there is taking of property whereas in extortion there is delivery of property.
Answer» D. In theft, there is taking of property whereas in extortion there is delivery of property.

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