AIBE III 2012 Question 35

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Question 35 of 100 AIBE III 2012 Set Common

A threatens to publish a defamatory article about B unless B gives him money. B gives him the money to protect his reputation. Which of the following Statements is most accurate about A's liability?

A A is guilty of extortion as A has put B in fear of injury to his reputation and induced B to give the money. Official answer
B A is not guilty of extortion as money is not a property or valuable security.
C A is not guilty of extortion as A only threatened to publish an article, which would not have caused any physical injury to B.
D A is guilty of extortion as A has put B in fear of physical harm and induced B to give the money.
E A is not guilty of extortion as A did not actually publish the article to get the money from B.