Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

What does the idiom "set back" mean in the sentence "Revocation of President's rule is a set back"?

Verified Answer
A. Restoration
B. Putting the clock back
C. Walking backwards
D. Loss of face

Explanation:

A "setback" refers to a reversal or check in progress, a difficulty that delays or prevents something from happening. "Putting the clock back" is an idiom meaning to revert to an earlier time or state, often implying a regression or undoing of progress, which directly aligns with the concept of a setback.