In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.

A.

Detachment and seclusion

B.

A tower made of ivory

C.

Prison

D.

Dream lands

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.