Explanation:

- The scenario describes a person falsely claiming he would be in office and getting gratification (likely money or favor) based on that false claim.

- Option 1: Bribery

- Bribery is offering or receiving something of value to influence the actions of an official in office.

- Here, the person is not actually in office, so it's not bribery.

- Option 2: Misappropriation

- Misappropriation is the dishonest or improper use of funds or property for one's own benefit, usually by someone entrusted with those assets.

- In this scenario, there's no mention of misusing someone else’s property.

- Option 3: Cheating

- Cheating involves deceiving someone to gain a personal advantage, such as falsely claiming to hold office to receive gratification.

- The person used deception to obtain gratification, which matches the legal definition of cheating.

- Option 4: None of the above

- Since option 3 matches, this is not correct.