Financial Market Management — CBSE Class 10 board question

Two benefits of a Demat account are:

1. Elimination of risks associated with physical certificates such as bad delivery, fake securities, and loss/theft of certificates.
2. No stamp duty on transfer of securities, which reduces the overall transaction cost for investors.

Source: Chapter 6, Benefits of participation in a depository

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The question asks for any two benefits, so pick two distinct points from the list provided. Examiners award 1 mark per valid benefit. State each benefit clearly with a brief explanation — don't just list one-word answers. Avoid repeating the same idea in different words.