SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 181

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q181

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

In response to an alarming spike in fraudulent transactions, (1)/ the bank introduced mechanism (2)/ to verify customer identities using two-factor authentication, (3)/ biometric checks, and behavioural patterns. (4)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The phrase:

“introduced mechanism”

Error:

Missing article before singular countable noun “mechanism”

Correct form:

“introduced a mechanism”

Correct sentence:

In response to an alarming spike in fraudulent transactions, the bank introduced a mechanism to verify customer identities using two-factor authentication, biometric checks, and behavioural patterns.