Out of the four alternatives, the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase "Misappropriation of money" is
Embezzlement.
"Misappropriation of money" refers to taking or using money that was entrusted to you for one purpose and using it improperly for another purpose, typically for personal gain. For example, if your manager gives you Rs. 20,000 for a business meeting trip, but you spend it on clubbing, you have 'misappropriated' the money.
The other options have different meanings:
- Robbery: taking money or property by force or threat
- Theft: taking someone else's property without permission
- Fraud: deceiving someone to gain money or advantage
Embezzlement specifically refers to taking money that was entrusted to you (especially by an employer or organization), which most closely matches the definition of "misappropriation of money."
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 2.
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