Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
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It was once _____ that being overweight was healthy _____ now-a-days few people subscribe to this viewpoint.
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- believed; but
- rumoured; so
- speculated; and
- joked; because
- believed; but
Correct Option: A
Here, To show contrast, but should be used.
believed ; but is the right usage.