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A BO wishes to freeze his demat account. Which statement correctly describes a 'total freeze' as opposed to a 'debit freeze'?

In a total freeze, both debits and credits are blocked in the BO account. A debit freeze only stops securities from going out, whereas a total freeze also stops securities coming in, and neither depends on holding period or pledge status.

  1. ABoth debits and credits are blocked in the accountCorrect
  2. BOnly credits are blocked while debits are allowed
  3. COnly pledged securities are blocked
  4. DOnly securities held in the account for under one year are blocked

Explanation

A debit freeze stops debits only, so credits can still occur. A total freeze blocks both debits and credits. Freezing is not linked to holding period or pledged status, so the other options are incorrect.

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