What is the primary benefit offered to businesses in Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

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1. Definition: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are designated areas created to attract investment, boost exports, and stimulate economic activity by offering firms certain incentives.

2. Examine options:
- (1) Tax and duty concessions: SEZs commonly provide reduced taxes, exemptions from customs duties, and other fiscal incentives to businesses.
- (2) Guaranteed market share: SEZs do not promise or legally guarantee market share to firms.
- (3) Mandatory government contracts: SEZ status does not force the government to give contracts to firms.
- (4) Unlimited foreign investment: SEZs may relax restrictions, but they do not typically allow "unlimited" foreign investment without regulation.

3. Conclusion: The primary and standard benefit of SEZs is fiscal incentives—tax and duty concessions (option $1$), so the correct choice is option a.

FINAL_ANSWER: a

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