Identify the part in the following erroneous sentence that contains the error.
Although he is thinking deeply about the proposal, he often ignores minor inconsistencies in the data.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (C) is thinking
Concept (Habitual Present with Although Clause): 'often ignores' एक आदतन होने वाली क्रिया है, और 'Although' वाला clause भी उसी सामान्य, आदतन स्थिति का वर्णन करता है। इसलिए दोनों clauses में Simple Present आता है: 'he thinks deeply about the proposal'।
'is thinking' (Present Continuous) किसी अस्थायी, चल रही क्रिया को बताता है, जो 'often' द्वारा व्यक्त आदत से मेल नहीं खाती।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: Although he thinks deeply about the proposal, he often ignores minor inconsistencies in the data.
Examiner का trap: 'is thinking' को सही मान लेना ही इसका जाल है; आदतन क्रिया के लिए Simple Present प्रयुक्त होता है।
Concept (Habitual Present with Although Clause): 'often ignores' describes a habitual action, and the 'Although' clause describes the same general, habitual situation. Both clauses therefore take the simple present: 'he thinks deeply about the proposal'.
'Is thinking' (present continuous) shows a temporary action in progress, which does not fit the habit expressed by 'often'.
✓ Correct sentence: Although he thinks deeply about the proposal, he often ignores minor inconsistencies in the data.
Exam trap: accepting 'is thinking' as correct. A habitual action takes the simple present.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 28 Sep 2026 · Shift III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 28 Sep 2026 · Shift III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.